Southwest Victoria
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Southwest Victoria
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.
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.
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
Geelong West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Balyang Sanctuary or The Heights Heritage House and Garden while you're exploring the area.
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Nice place but for the price it would have been nice to have a bottle of water supplied in the room and coffee from the coffee machine supplied with breakfast instead of the perculated coffee. Other than that it was great.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Admiralty Inn
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Location and amenities were great
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Location and amenities were great
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Quest Geelong Central
Every thing was great enjoyed the stay
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Great Ocean Road Resort
I LOVE this place, and come here often for some me time. A stone’s throw from the beach, amazing restaurant (with happy hour every day), heated indoor pool, wellness centre on site for a luscious massage, and lots more. Beautiful resort style. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
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Popular places to visit
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Great Ocean Road Waterfront
You can take time to visit Great Ocean Road Waterfront during your travels to Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
Explore the great outdoors at Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, a lovely green space in Cape Otway. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village during your trip to Warrnambool. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
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.
