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) ![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 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Spirit-Of-Tasmania-Ferry-Terminal-North-Geelong.d6159176.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) ![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 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) ![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 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 walkable 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 ![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 $175 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/around-the-bay-sightseeing-and-bay-cruise.a1050228.activity-details) ![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 $204 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/around-the-bay-food-and-wine-taste-trail.a1050226.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 $2,208 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 $2,505 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 $380 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 $370 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 ![Rydges Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483100/483016/abd9965e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Geelong Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC CA $154 CA $169 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 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! (1,002 reviews) The staff were very nice. Duty managers & dining staff all good. Well located too. Room clean albeit a little dusty. Amenities & room size ok. A cushion or small pillow in rooms would be good too. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=483016&PinnedHotelID=483016&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 $119 CA $130 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 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! (1,003 reviews) Staff was great Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=7153&PinnedHotelID=7153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![The Sands Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72097800/72097761/2e7b5e53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Torquay 2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC CA $180 CA $199 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews) The room was spacious and clean and the staff were friendly, courteous and helpful. The hotel is well suited to work conferences. or golfing holidays. For the non golfer or conference participant, the hotel offers less. Although there is an excellent indoor pool, its frequent use for kids’ swimming ... Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=72097761&PinnedHotelID=72097761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88610000/88609300/88609256/1b1cf284_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG 40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC CA $160 CA $176 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (376 reviews) Ez check-in, clean rooms, towels and sheets. ez check-in and check-out. Good value for money. Nice stay. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=88609256&PinnedHotelID=88609256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![Eden Oak Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627044/a08d6b31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Oak Geelong 20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC CA $116 CA $129 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 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! (483 reviews) Staff rooms Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=9627044&PinnedHotelID=9627044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) ![Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927200/1927122/b1056fa9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Resort Torquay 100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC CA $182 CA $201 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Light, bright room with plenty of space. Staff we dealt with were very friendly Would have been good if some meals were available on site Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=1927122&PinnedHotelID=1927122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342756) [See all 1,859 properties in South Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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 Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium 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 Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure or Geelong Botanical Gardens. [](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) ### Newcomb Travelers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Newcomb.dx6354180) ![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 Travelers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. 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