Title: Visit South Geelong: Best of South Geelong, Geelong Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in South Geelong](https://expedia.ca/South-Geelong-Geelong-Hotels.0-n6342756-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Geelong Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Geelong.d6342756.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Geelong Vacations](https://expedia.ca/South-Geelong.d6342756.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Geelong ## Geelong ![The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342756/db55c92b-eec2-4458-8bc5-5e99b6e6044b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walking distance from the South Geelong train station, the Little Creatures Brewery is a fun place to spend the day. It's like the Willy Wonka factory for beer lovers! White Rabbit is also on the premises. #SMDdoesOZ #Geelong #Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/798ff03b-24e8-4896-952e-0aab3dc7de1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Geelong Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Geelong travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Geelong.dx6123247) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159176/7e0ae06c-c0ef-44f1-8c2e-7ccd69195d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal 3.5/5(2 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Spirit-Of-Tasmania-Ferry-Terminal-North-Geelong.d6159176.Vacation-Attraction) ![Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562247920/88763995-1e16-4efd-8e43-f75285289125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Carousel 4/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Carousel-Geelong.d553248621562247920.Vacation-Attraction) ![Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342762/e273ab60-f0c3-495d-b1e9-d17d71583c32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/You-Yangs-Regional-Park-Geelong.d553248621592934311.Vacation-Attraction) ![Walkway around the swimming enclosure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/abe2c1e9-61db-46ce-834b-8d90fadebcb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure 5/5(1 review) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Beach-Swimming-Enclosure-Victoria.d553248621526969295.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/GMHBA-Stadium-South-Geelong.d6276942.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kardinia Park Explore the great outdoors at Kardinia Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Kardinia-Park-Geelong.d6142740.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1050226/aa5a8114-a8e3-4308-93a2-1067a70bcc6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail CA $212 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/around-the-bay-food-and-wine-taste-trail.a1050226.activity-details) ![Geelong Waterfront ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1050228/6e95edad-a07a-4f89-a255-203ee9920dc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise CA $183 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/around-the-bay-sightseeing-and-bay-cruise.a1050228.activity-details) ![One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270402/d78d80b8-59c8-4383-807d-200e1b9babc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road CA $2,319 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-melbourne-to-adelaide-tour-including-the-great-ocean-road.a45270402.activity-details) ![GRAMPIANS N.P.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45282903/9e9e4bab-f041-46ae-abdd-b51779229122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne CA $2,611 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-great-ocean-road-and-grampians-tour-from-melbourne.a45282903.activity-details) ![Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3845267/7e940f7b-4c89-4454-bde6-828d177ac2c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula CA $397 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/balloon-rides-in-geelong-and-bellarine-peninsula.a3845267.activity-details) ![skydive Great Ocean Road](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2569848/ad9eae0f-b74c-4c8a-af57-116b627bad30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road CA $386 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-melbourne-tandem-skydive-over-great-ocean-road.a2569848.activity-details) [See all activities in Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## South Geelong Hotel Deals ![Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628000/9627993/d1129062_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong 57 Fyans Street South Geelong VIC CA $158 CA $173 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and GMHBA Stadium ... 5.6/10 (366 reviews) Great location. Disgusting room, overwhelming smell of cigarette smoke. Dirty floors, dirty bed sheets/ stained, bath towels had brown stains on them, very outdated furniture, bed was so saggy must have been 50years old. If this place is the only accommodation available sleep in your car. Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=9627993&PinnedHotelID=9627993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![Rydges Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483100/483016/30552a9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Geelong Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC CA $147 CA $161 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) DIDN'T STAY Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=483016&PinnedHotelID=483016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![Eden Oak Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627044/770daa38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Oak Geelong 20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC CA $117 CA $129 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (503 reviews) Clean room, pretty environment Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=9627044&PinnedHotelID=9627044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927200/1927122/0090eb33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Resort Torquay 100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC CA $179 CA $197 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The room was clean and the staff were friendly and very approachable.. the room was well decorated with modern furniture. The only thing I didn't like is that the slight smell inside the room. We enjoyed our stay and we will definutely come back again. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1927122&PinnedHotelID=1927122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![Admiralty Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7153/f1d7ddb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Admiralty Inn 66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC CA $117 CA $129 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Nice spot Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=7153&PinnedHotelID=7153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![The Sands Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72097800/72097761/54f666ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Torquay 2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC CA $162 CA $181 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (625 reviews) We enjoyed our stay, my only complaint is the swimming pool on Saturday morning was full of swimming lessons. Only half of one lane was left for hotel customers. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=72097761&PinnedHotelID=72097761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) [See all 1,631 properties in South Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6342756) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180380/4a3aecda-08dd-4114-bed2-3804bd6d1107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Belmont Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Kardinia Park during your time in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Belmont.dx180380) ![The big wheel on the waterfront.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/77602ec5-38ce-4a68-9cb6-10f8ffbb1752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Geelong Central If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Geelong-Central.dx961019748433620992) ![When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/39f85ed0-4704-429f-b6a7-466fe950a28f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Geelong You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. [](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-East-Geelong.dx553248634384062804) ![Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342754/9bdac785-6465-42c3-8cd5-572895a3ccbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newtown Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Newtown.dx6342754) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grovedale You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Grovedale. You might want to make time for a stop at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre or Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre. 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