Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Dolphins in Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Wildlife & zoos

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.

Paintings by Amanda Marburg, Andrew Taylor and Sally Ross

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.

Discover

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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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...

Festivals

National Celtic Festival

It's time to get your Celt on. Grab your warmest Celtic attire, pack the car with your favourite tunes or jump on the Ferry and head down to the bustling...

Rone 'I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain' 2016 — 30 May - 16 Aug 2020

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...

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...

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,...

Sports

ISPS Handa Vic Open

The ISPS Handa Vic Open is one of the leading Australian professional golf events where men and women play on the same courses, at the same time, for equal...

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.

Contemporary

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks

From the legendary band Daddy Cool whose number one anthem Eagle Rock smashed all previous sales records in Australia, to the 1977 formation of Mondo Rock,...

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.