Avalon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

The Carousel

The Carousel

4/5(13 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

The Carousel
You Yangs Regional Park

You Yangs Regional Park

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at You Yangs Regional Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its casinos.

You Yangs Regional Park
Little Creatures Brewery

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.

Little Creatures Brewery

Avalon Coastal Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Avalon Coastal Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong.

Avalon Coastal Reserve

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

4/5(254 reviews)

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.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

GMHBA Stadium

4.5/5(68 reviews)

Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

GMHBA Stadium

Activities

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

AU$1,100
per traveller
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
The Q Train - First Class For 2 - Lunch

The Q Train - First Class For 2 (Departing Drysdale)

AU$199
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Q Train - First Class For 2 (Departing Drysdale)
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

AU$1,375
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
The Q Train - Table For 2 - Dinner

The Q Train - Social Carriages (Departing Drysdale)

AU$144
per adult
The Q Train - Social Carriages (Departing Drysdale)
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

AU$2,575
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

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

AU$2,295
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
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Our pick of the best Avalon Hotel Deals

The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is AU$249 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
"Friendly greeting by reception. Room was nice, big and comfy bed, large smart TV easy to connect to streaming services, air conditioning was great, room ambience was very pleasant. Did not have time to use other facilities. Overall highly recommend"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

The Sands Torquay
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is AU$195 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great location,close to beach and waterfront and near the main shopping centre. The room was excellent with all facilities and very clean,we had a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

R Hotel Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is AU$229 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (972 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is AU$180 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room for our family of 4, however the bathroom was a bit outdated. There was a good buffet breakfast and the pool was adequate. 24/7 Reception was good as we had a very early checkout. The size of the room was bigger than usual."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Rydges Geelong
Torquay Tropicana Motel
Torquay Tropicana Motel
3.5 out of 5
2 Grossmans Road, Torquay, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$118 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (855 reviews)
comfortable motel
"The room had sliding door to outside garden - sadly a bit dry in the very hot weather. Spacious room with good facilities. I would have preferred a softer pillow."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Torquay Tropicana Motel
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is AU$167 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (212 reviews)
"very modern in a convenient location. Incredible to have 24 hour reception as I did not arrive until 1am due to being with my sick father in hospital. That was such peace of mind knowing I could safely and quickly access my room."

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Avalon

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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.

Lara
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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Corio
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Norlane

Travellers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Norlane
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Little River

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Little River. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs or You Yangs Regional Park.

Little River
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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.

North Geelong
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Geelong West

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

Geelong West

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