Waurn Ponds

Geelong

Popular places to visit

The Carousel

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.

The Carousel
You Yangs Regional Park

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
Little Creatures Brewery

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.

Little Creatures Brewery

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Saint Regis Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Regis Winery during your travels to Geelong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Saint Regis Winery

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 vibrant area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Things to do

The 12 Apostles, Port Campbell National Park

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne

P5,948
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne
12 Apstles

2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

P12,779
Per adult
2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

P7,637
Per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Bay Cruise

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

P7,253
Per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road

Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road

P3,032
Per adult
Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience

Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience

P63,318
Per adult
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience
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Top hotels in Waurn Ponds

Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P5,012 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P5,012
P5,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Admiralty Inn
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P6,694 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
P6,694
P7,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (531 reviews)
"Loved this place very fancy for what I’m used to that’s for sure but I loved every minute of my stay!! I’d visit again no worries :-)"

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2024

R Hotel Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,243 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P7,243
P7,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"very good property"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P6,754 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
P6,754
P7,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
"Nice modern hotel. Very helpful staff. Early checkin was available. Convenient for shopping and restaurants."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is P5,741 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
P5,741
P6,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Always like shopping in Geelong"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Rydges Geelong
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,175 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P7,175
P7,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (310 reviews)
"Very nice place! Close to shops & restaurants with comfy, clean room."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

The Sands Torquay
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Other neighbourhoods around Waurn Ponds

This is a lovely place to go exploring at any time of the year. There is a walking track along the river that leads to a number of platforms, which has beautiful views over the falls. After a decent winters rain, it's great for photographers. In summer you can find a lot of skinks here. Great biodiversity. #lovemytown

Highton

Highton might not have many top sights, but Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Balyang Sanctuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highton
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Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

Mount Duneed
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Grovedale

Travelers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.

Grovedale
Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.

Belmont
Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

Newtown

Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.

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Charlemont

While visiting Charlemont, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve.

Charlemont

Waurn Ponds