Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Outdoor activities

Grab your golf bag and make a beeline for Barwon Heads, the home of three of the top 100 Australian public access courses as ranked by Ausgolf.

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...

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...

National parks & reserves

You Yangs Regional Park

The distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs rise from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne and Geelong.The You Yangs is a fantastic park for mountain...

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...

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.

Discover

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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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

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Music

2021 Sounds Better Together - Tones and I + Missy Higgins + Gordi + Didirri

2020 saw our live music industry brought to its knees by COVID-19. But with the dawning of 2021, the Australian spirit shines bright as our nation unites...

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Theatre & performing arts

The Summer Sessions

Secure your place beneath the Big Top for Geelong Arts Centre’s 2021 Summer Sessions.Supported by Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University, and with a...

Family

Swan Bay Express Train Rides

The Bellarine Railway volunteers are delighted to be able to welcome the public back for steam train rides along the shores of Swan Bay. Steam train rides...

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...

Rone 'I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain' 2016 — 27 Feb - 16 May 2021

Exhibitions

Rone in Geelong

Over the last two decades, Geelong-born artist Rone has built an exceptional reputation for large-scale wall paintings and immersive installations that...

Multicultural

Pako Festa - A Celebration of Cultural Diversity

Pako Festa is Geelong's much loved, award-winning, free annual community cultural festival and the biggest of its kind in Australia.Managed by Diversitat...

Scandinavian Airshows wooing the 2019 Airshow crowd — 26 - 28 Nov 2021

Sports

Australian International Airshow

Australian International Airshow is the biggest and best Airshow in the southern hemisphere, incorporating breathtaking flying displays, a huge variety...

Festivals

Lara Food and Wine Festival

It is with heavy hearts the organising committee of the Lara Food & Wine Festival announce there will be no festival in 2021. We have based our decision...

Produce markets

Golden Plains Farmers' Market

The Golden Plains and Moorabool Valley regions are famous for fresh food, local produce, free-range meats, flowers, award-winning wines, gourmet food producers,...

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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.

Destinations

Geelong

Explore Victoria's second largest city, Geelong, the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road with a diverse range of activities.

Destinations

Ocean Grove

Take in picturesque Ocean Grove, a fantastic spot to enjoy the summer sun with a wide surf beach, flourishing nature reserve and shopping precinct.

Destinations

Point Lonsdale

Witness ocean and bay waters collide at the notorious entrance to Port Phillip Bay, then enjoy more peaceful pursuits along the foreshore.

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Bike Bellarine Bike Hire and Tours

Free Bike Delivery and Pick Up to your Accommodation

Free bike delivery and pick up for all multi-day bookings to your accommodation on the Bellarine.

Oneday Estate

Winemaker's Dozen

Enjoy a handpicked selection of Oneday Estate’s favourite wines, showcasing the best of their vineyard.

Family relaxing in the villa living area — 2 nights for a family of 4 from $427*

BIG4 Beacon Resort

Drive In Chill Out

Indulge in a classic beach escape to Queenscliff with loads of free inclusions.

Surfers at Forrest Caves beach, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Nature & wildlife

Beaches and coastlines

Drag yourself away from the Great Ocean Road with its dramatic rock sculptures and soaring views, and discover more of Victoria's stunning coastline.

Food & wine

Seafood

From water to waiter, beachside and lakeside restaurants and eateries serve up the freshest seafood from Victoria's surf, bays, rivers and lakes.

Outdoor activities

Fishing

Fish Victoria and cast a line on the bay, an empty beach, river or inlet, head out to sea or fly-fish for trout in a mountain stream or alpine lake.

Children discovering First Peoples at Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Things to do

Family activities

Bring the kids and make the most of Victoria's interactive museums and festivals, exhilarating outdoor adventures and fascinating wildlife parks.

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