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.
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.
Westfield Geelong
During your visit to Geelong, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westfield Geelong. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do

Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2

From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road

Bellarine Peninsula Public Winery Tour - Lunch Included
Top hotels in Waterfront Precinct

Eden Oak Geelong
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Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Oaks R Suites Geelong
Perfect one night stay
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Eastern Sands City Centre
Very happy with accommodation.. very close to city centre..
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
The male staff member on site was very friendly & helpful. The room was clean & comfortable. The property was very conveniently located for our needs.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Very comfortable stay
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Very pleasant staff and room.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront Precinct

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.

South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.

Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Leopold
When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Curlewis Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.


