South Geelong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A wooden pier leading to a yellow and red pierhead structure with a white railing.
A brick building with a tall chimney, a vintage VW van, and a sign for 'Little Creatures Brewery'.

Stay near popular South Geelong attractions

GMHBA Stadium

8.8/10 (147 reviews)
Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
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Activities

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

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

NZ$33
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

NZ$227
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

NZ$262
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

NZ$3,056
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

NZ$494
per adult
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Torquay: Skydive over The Great Ocean Road - opt Melb pickup

Torquay: Skydive over The Great Ocean Road - opt Melb pickup

NZ$454
per adult
Torquay: Skydive over The Great Ocean Road - opt Melb pickup
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Our pick of the best South Geelong Hotel Deals

Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$189 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$189
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Firstly, the air conditioner in our room was not working and it was hot (it was 24 degrees on 13/9). On contacting reception staff, we were told that there was nothing they could do (it was late in the night) and I had to request for a fan for ventilation purposes as well as to speak to the Manager ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Rydges Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is NZ$270 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$270
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Room were very clean with a Beautiful view of the Ocean with no balcony which was disappointing. The pool was nice. Staff were not really helpful, staff member was too busy chewing gum when trying to show me directions of the carpark. Staff in general were preoccupied with their mobile phones at ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$142 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$142
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Admiralty Inn
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$156 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$156
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
"not quiet at all. could hear exactly what’s going on in the next room"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$247 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$247
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (863 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff were stand out helpful!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Oaks R Suites Geelong
Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

2 out of 5
55 Surf Coast Highway Torquay VIC
The price is NZ$105 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$105
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Surf World Museum and Torquay ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Ingenia Holidays Torquay
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Our guide on where to stay in South Geelong

Find the best South Geelong areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Geelong
Learn more about South Geelong
A Ferris wheel with yellow and purple cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Mount Duneed

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

A tall Ferris wheel with colorful cabins against a blue sky.

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Eastern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A calm lake surrounded by dense trees and reeds.

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 Serendip Sanctuary.

A sunset over a grassy field with a prominent tree and a rock formation.

Moolap

While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Mill Markets and Bellarine Rail Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

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