South Geelong Travel Guide
Geelong
Visit South Geelong
Popular places to visit
You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.
The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
GMHBA Stadium
Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Kardinia Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kardinia Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in South Geelong
Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong
The staff were very nice would stay again
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Rydges Geelong
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Sands Torquay
Room was lovely and clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful on check-in.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Room was clean, staff were great and had good amenities.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff were so nice, the rooms were clean and the bathroom was huge
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Good location, clean room
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Geelong
Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
East Geelong
You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Newcomb
Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Grovedale
Travellers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
