Anakie Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Mount Anakie Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Anakie Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Fairy Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairy Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia

Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

Victoria Rally School Hotlap Ride in a Rally Car 3 Laps
Our pick of the best Anakie Hotel Deals

Admiralty Inn
Tired property looked like lots of permanents
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Rydges Geelong
Staff are great and restaurant meal was great, room clean and tidy , very small, Only issue was the A/C vent in the bathroom sounded like jet engine all night and kept us awake till 5am ...room 715
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Eden Oak Geelong
Only stayed one night. The property was very clean and tidy as was the room with a nicely updated bathroom and a soft comfy bed. Breakfast was included and was amazingly fresh and cooked well. Very quiet area and we will be back.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Create location, close to shopping and amenities. Great waterview.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Anakie

Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.

Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.

Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk.

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.

Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.

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

