Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Geelong & the Bellarine

Soak up the good life in the Geelong and Bellarine region. Wander down historic streetscapes and tee off at lush golf courses, perfect for summer afternoons. Explore the burgeoning foodie scene, complete with craft breweries, local wineries, farm gates and provedores. Surf, paddle and swim at bay and ocean beaches, and get close to local wildlife in Port Phillip Bay.

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Australian International Airshow, Avalon Airport, 1 - 3 March 2019

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Geelong - Barwon Heads - Torquay, 26 & 27 January.

Food & wine

Bellarine Taste Trail

Treat your tastebuds to the best of the Bellarine Peninsula. Savour the local flavours at wineries, farmgates, provedores, restaurants, cafes and more.

Wildlife & zoos

Dolphins

Watch from the shore, or join an organised expedition to swim with or cruise alongside Port Phillip Bay's friendly bottlenose and common dolphins.

Queenscliff railway sign, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Cycling

Bellarine Rail Trail

Discover the Bellarine Peninsula, cycling along the old railway line from bustling Geelong past wildflowers and native birdlife to Queenscliff.

Art galleries

Geelong Gallery

Established in 1896, the Geelong Gallery is one of Australia’s leading and oldest regional art galleries.Since its establishment, the gallery has amassed...

Maritime history

Queenscliff Harbour

Queenscliff Harbour is a destination in itself and being a working harbour there is always something to see and do. The 250 berth marina is home to the...

Leisure activities

Adventure Park

Super charge your summer at Victoria's biggest theme park, Adventure Park Geelong. Offering awesome family fun and unlimited rides all day long, Adventure...

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Clyde Park Vineyard, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Winery restaurants

Adventure Park, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Family fun

Berry picking, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Austalia

Local produce

Outdoor cinema

Furphy Outdoor Cinema

The Furphy Outdoor Cinema at the Brewery is back for its third year in 2019. Furphy is all about bringing people together to share a story over a cold...

Cycling

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Inspired by Europe’s prestigious one-day classic races, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is the first of its kind in Australia. It has rapidly been...

Sports

Festival of Sails

Join over 100,000 spectators on Geelong's waterfront this Australia Day weekend for five days of yacht racing, live music, fireworks and lots more.

Furphy Hall at Little Creatures Brewery — 27 Jan 2019

Food & wine

Furphy Hall's Hottest 100 Party

The newest Geelong venue, the Furphy Hall, is officially open.And what better way to celebrate, than with a Hottest 100 Party, combining Triple J’s Hottest...

Festivals

Nightjar in the City

Step inside the wonderland that is the Nightjar in the City. Over four weeks in February, Geelong will be immersed in the magical atmosphere of live music,...

Festivals

Great Australian Beer Festival Geelong

Want a taste of what you will experience at GABF 19? Picture hundreds of amazing beers and ciders that you can...

Sports

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong

A multi-looped fast course, IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong is set to test avid triathletes looking for a challenging and unique experience along Geelong’s spectacular...

Sports

Australian International Airshow

A high voltage array of combat aircraft takes centre stage at Airshow 2019. See the most potent assets in the air defence arsenal strut their awesome stuff...

Sidney Nolan Ned Kelly 1946, enamel paint on composition board. National Gallery of Australia. — 02 Mar - 26 May 2019

Exhibitions

Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly series

For the first time in 15 years, the National Gallery of Australia’s collection of Sidney Nolan’s ‘Ned Kelly’ paintings is touring Australia in its entirety...

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At The Heads,Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Destinations

Barwon Heads

Relax at this popular summer holiday destination at the mouth of the Barwon River with quiet river beaches, friendly cafes and excellent golf courses.