Thomson Travel Guide
Geelong
Popular places to visit
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Top hotels in Thomson
Admiralty Inn
"Budget friendly room in a motel. Clean and easy access if driving, walkable to public transport and shops. Motel was extremely noisy with car traffic noise, and noise made by other guests during stay. earplugs if you want a quiet sleep"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Rydges Geelong
"Great staff, very helpful. Onsite amenities were easy to use eg: laundry. Parking was easy, great location."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
"Beautiful setting in a large park area close to the botanical garden. The layout of the facility is a bit confusing; I got lost twice and I was only there a day."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
"We had a lovely stay at the Holiday Inn suites in Geelong. The room was extremely clean, the staff very helpful and we were able to find free parking on the street for our stay."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
"Would be a good property for kids with the pool. Had ocean view room. Staff sent me to the wrong building and didn’t help me lugging all my luggage. Not helpful. No hot water due to “mains"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thomson
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.
South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.
Newcomb
Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
