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Local places

Places in Greater Geelong

Official-source parks, beaches, gardens, libraries, attractions, and useful local stops.

10 places
beach

Coastal reserve with ocean views, walking and bike tracks, public toilets and a seasonally monitored surf beach.

Ewing Blyth Drive, Barwon Heads VIC 3227

trail

Shared river path used for walking, dog walking and cycling, with sections near Queens Park and Buckley Falls.

Barwon River, Belmont VIC 3216

trail

Mostly flat 35 kilometre walking and cycling path following the former Geelong-Queenscliff railway line.

South Geelong Train Station, South Geelong VIC 3220

market

Sunday community market at Barwon Valley Activity Centre with free entry and stallholder facilities.

1 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont VIC 3216

gallery

Free-entry public gallery in Johnstone Park, a short walk from Geelong Railway Station.

Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220

waterfront

Central bayfront walk linking Cunningham Pier, cafes, public art, Eastern Beach and visitor attractions.

Eastern Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220

museum

Museum in the historic woolstore precinct with daily opening hours and exhibitions for locals and visitors.

26 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220

visitor facility

Free wildlife sanctuary with wetlands, bird hides, picnic facilities and an accessible sensory garden.

100 Windermere Road, Lara VIC 3212