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 vibrant 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 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 ![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 ![Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628000/9627993/17a51d60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong 57 Fyans Street South Geelong VIC CA $157 CA $173 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Geelong. 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Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=483016&PinnedHotelID=483016&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 $118 CA $131 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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! (487 reviews) Location to local sites within walking distance . Rooms small & no comfortable chair. Lots of steps & no lift . Staff helpful. Limited parking near rooms . Pool small . 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(1,000 reviews) Room was tidy but there were heaps of marks on walls and view out window was of pile of cut branches Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1927122&PinnedHotelID=1927122&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 $187 CA $206 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! (590 reviews) Good size room, poor outlook, clean, good check in. 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