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.
Eastern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Eastern Beach during your trip to Waterfront Precinct?
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Torquay: Skydive over The Great Ocean Road - opt Melb pickup
The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2
Top hotels in Waterfront Precinct
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Had a lovely stay, can recommend to anyone.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Exceeded our expectations. Rooms had been tastefully updated, particularly the stylish modern bathroom. Our king bed was very comfortable. Bar and restaurant area were modern and attractive. The complimentary "continental" breakfast was way more than we expected, hash browns, bacon, eggs, beans, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Eastern Sands City Centre
Filthy hotel. My child Found half a packet of cigarettes under the sheets on top of the mattress. Staff suggested they couldn’t have been there and
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Great location
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Breakfast was fresh and tasty
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Amazing location, lovely, clean room, will stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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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 Bellarine Rail Trail 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.
