Visit Lovely Banks
Popular places to visit
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Abe Wood Reserve
Abe Wood Reserve is just one of the places to see in Geelong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
Activities
The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Our pick of the best Lovely Banks Hotel Deals
Admiralty Inn
Great room
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Rydges Geelong
Staff were very sweet and rooms were nice and tidy In a good location close to a big shopping centre cafes and the eastern beach
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Sands Torquay
All of above
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
The building is quiky but a bit unkept on the outside. The rooms have been remodelled very nicely. However the supplied kettles are a bit tall for the new hand basin.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Super easy to check in and check out? Room was very clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Everything is very nice, clean, staff very friendly room is a great size. Parking not to far away.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lovely Banks
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.
Norlane
Travellers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Serendip Sanctuary and Avalon Coastal Reserve.
