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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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...

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...

Geelong waterfront, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Things to do

10 reasons to visit Geelong and the Bellarine

We're giving you 10 inarguable reasons to get on down to G-Town and the bewdiful Bellarine, but you'll soon have a bunch of reasons all of your own.

Geelong & the Bellarine

Best of food and wine

Pack your appetite and take a gastronomic wander through Geelong and the Bellarine to discover big names, as-yet-unknowns and fresh, local fare.

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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

WI Champions 2016 — 18 Oct - 15 Nov 2020

Sports

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will feature premium matches in Melbourne that includes hosts Australia taking on New Zealand on a Friday night. That fixture...

Sports

Baker Institute 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...

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.

Racing Pits at Geelong Revival — 22 - 24 Nov 2019

Lifestyle

Geelong Revival Motoring Festival

The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival will be back bigger and better than ever. Held on Geelong's picturesque waterfront, Friday 22 to Sunday 24 November,...

Festivals

National Celtic Folk Festival

An easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne, the township of Portarlington is an ideal location for the festival and showcases the region. Nestled between the...

The cast of Circus Oz in a balancing act — 30 May - 01 Jun 2019

Theatre & performing arts

Circus Oz - Precarious

What happens when the overseers of nature fail in their duty of care? In this new show from the extraordinary Circus Oz, the physical possibilities of...

Cabaret

Spiegeltent Geelong

The Spiegeltent is making its debut in Geelong to host a stellar line-up of hand-picked comedy, music, cabaret, dance and more.The iconic Aurora Spiegeltent...

Exhibitions

Science Alive! Geelong

Science Alive! is one of the largest interactive science exhibitions in Australia, and brings together the big names in science and technology. There will...

More events

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.