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.
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.
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.
Avalon Coastal Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Avalon Coastal Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong.
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.
Things to do
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Bellarine Peninsula Public Winery Tour - Lunch Included
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Top hotels in Avalon
Admiralty Inn
Great room, comfortable bed with very good amenities. Good shower and lots of towels. Good value for the location, size and price. Highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Rydges Geelong
Spotless room. Very clean
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Sands Torquay
Beautiful place with well appointed rooms
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
Very easy and relaxed accomodation, affordable restaurant for dinner and buffet breakfast was very nice. Within walking distance of the botanical gardens and the beach.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
The room was nice.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Great place to stay with clean rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon
Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.
Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.
Norlane
Travellers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
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.
