Popular places to visit
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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.
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You Yangs Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at You Yangs Regional Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its casinos.
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Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
GMHBA Stadium
Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
![The Q Train - First Class For 2 - Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1455760/5c04b100-4548-4ea7-b240-f6ac2b95c0d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
The Q Train - First Class For 2 (Departing Drysdale)
![Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45282997/ec0e8215-bdce-42dd-abc4-0b4ffe0dab74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
![GRAMPIANS N.P.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45282903/9e9e4bab-f041-46ae-abdd-b51779229122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Avalon
![The Sands Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72097800/72097761/77893ffb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025
![R Hotel Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59030000/59029900/59029824/3c9885f3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025
![Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927200/1927122/6ca07011_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![Rydges Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483100/483016/abd9965e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Torquay Tropicana Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625800/9625717/caa5ab38_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88610000/88609300/88609256/1b1cf284_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon
![Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals.
It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2ef974222b529fd8f974e0fcd67ab4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at Serendip Sanctuary or You Yangs Regional Park.
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Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.
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Norlane
Travelers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Little River
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Little River. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs or You Yangs Regional Park.
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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.
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Geelong West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Rippleside Park and Geelong Golf Course.