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$35
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$228
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

NZ$264
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$3,076
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$495
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$457
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

Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$134 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$134
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The bathroom was clean but behind the couch had not been cleaned at all and dusty room. The guest book hadn't been checked. A broken light above the bed. In saying all that I would definitely stay again for the convenience to the city centre."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Admiralty Inn
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13-15 The Esplanade Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$203 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$203
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Rippleside ...
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$178 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$178
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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 ...
Rydges Geelong
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

4.5 out of 5
33 Smythe Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$242 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$242
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"Central, staff were efficient and friendly. Clean rooms."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$154 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$154
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (573 reviews)
"Great location, quiet and great breakfast"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is NZ$256 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$256
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
Wyndham Resort 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 sculpture of two figures, a road sign, and a coastal landscape.

Mount Duneed

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

A large Ferris wheel with purple and yellow cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.
Photo by Abe Groot
Open Photo by Abe Groot

Geelong Central

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

Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a fountain, and a distant pier.
Photo by Donna McEachran
Open Photo by Donna McEachran

Waterfront Precinct

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

A sign about Jerringtong Wildlife Reserve, including a map and information on waterbirds.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

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