Waterfront Precinct Travel Guide
Geelong
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Popular places to visit
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.
Steampacket Gardens
Learn about the local history of Geelong with a stop at Steampacket Gardens. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Deakin University
Explore the campus of Deakin University during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Geelong Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Geelong Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Eastern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Eastern Beach during your trip to Waterfront Precinct?
Things to do
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Top hotels in Waterfront Precinct
Eden Oak Geelong
Staff was unhelpful during check-in. Did not mention many things - i did not know that breakfast was provided and she was in a rush to get rid of me. No toothpaste or toiletries or microwave. Walls are thin, I could hear my neighbours clearly. Reception is a drive away from room which is not helpful. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Lovely room, extremely comfortable bed, huge tv and nice bathroom. Important to note it is not designed for self-catering as all you get is tea making facilities, no microwave, plates or dishes etc. But there is a lovely restaurant downstairs, and room service. Underground parking is available but ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
New and clean! Close to waterfront and restaurants!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Beautiful apartment complex, well styled and kitted out Great location
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Eastern Sands City Centre
Upon checkin they attempted to charge $50 more than when i booked saying prices change daily Get into room heater aitcon doesn't work replaced with small heater right beside the bed shower kept running toilet leaked had a bucket under it by morning whole bathroom floor was covered in water from toilet ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Quest Geelong
No room cleaning during public hoilday Parking is a bit expensive Air-conditioning is hard to operate Guest with the children is very noisy and stumping on the floor Loud music from next door neighbor
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront Precinct
Newcomb
Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Moolap
While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Bellarine Rail Trail and Geelong Showground are some notable places to visit nearby.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Breakwater
While Breakwater isn't home to many top sights, Geelong Showground and Little Creatures Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like Little Creatures Brewery and GMHBA Stadium.
