Batesford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Batesford
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 vibrant 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.
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.
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 relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.
Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design
Enjoy an outing to Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design during your stay in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Activities
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
The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Our pick of the best Batesford Hotel Deals
Rydges Geelong
Receptionist (female) was quite rude. No face washers available. Restaurant closed on a Sunday. Will not be back
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Admiralty Inn
Nice and cosy
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
All good… room could do with a little more lighting and USB charge ports would be nice. Overall very nice. Breakfast was magnificent.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious.Stafcourteous
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Where do I start. The mould on the bathroom ceiling, the shower water ends up pooling on the bathroom floor (water hits the shower screen and drains into the tiled hob and this overflows onto the floor), the tv turned on both mornings at 7am waking us up, there were crumbs all over one of the couches ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Room just renovated, looks much better
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Batesford
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 The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center.
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.
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.
Highton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
