Geelong is Victoria's second largest city, located on Corio Bay, and within a short drive from popular beach-front communities on the Bellarine Peninsula as well as being the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road, which begins just south of Geelong at Torquay.

The city itself boasts a large commercial centre which extends down to the foreshore, offering visitors the chance to explore popular beach-front attractions such as Eastern Beach with its swimming enclosure, the Steampacket Gardens, the dining options available on Cunningham Pier, and several coastal walks, dotted with collections of bollards depicting historic characters. Elegant architecture, colourful gardens and parks, and the backdrop of Corio Bay are all symbolic of what locals refer to as the "city by the bay".

Locations of interest for visitors include the National Wool Museum, the Old Geelong Gaol, the Botanic Gardens at Eastern Park, and a number of other museums, galleries and historical buildings.

The Barwon River meanders through Geelong and its surrounding suburbs, fronted by a number of attractive parks and the scenic Buckley Falls in Fyansford. On its journey to the coast, the river flows through the wetlands of Lake Connewarre before entering Bass Strait at the twin towns of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.

National Wool Museum Established as Australia's only comprehensive museum of wool, it is housed in a historic 1872 bluestone wool store

	Geelong Gallery Housing an outstanding collection of Australian paintings, sculptures and decorative arts
	Geelong Performing Arts Centre A cultural facility comprising of theatres, event spaces, a restaurant and cafe and offering a wide range of performances and events
	Narana Creations An Australian Aboriginal cultural tourism centre, providing an introduction to indigenous culture

	Centro Belmont Located south of Geelong's CBD near the Barwon River, Centro Belmont is an open-air shopping centre with a selection of retail and food outlets
	Corio Shopping Centre Situated in Geelong's northern suburb of Corio, the centre features large retailers and over 90 speciality shops
	Market Square Shopping Centre Located in the heart of Geelong and originally the site of a produce market, it contains a selection of speciality stores
	Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is the largest shopping centre outside of inner Geelong, located in the south-western suburbs. It features two supermarkets, eateries, over 80 speciality shops and a cinema complex.
	Westfield Geelong Situated in the heart of Geelong and just one street back from the bay foreshore, the centre has around 180 retail and department stores

	Bellarine Rail Trail Commencing in suburban Geelong South, this walking and cycling track heads east to Drysdale where it then follows the Bellarine Peninsula Tourist Railway all the way to Queenscliff, passing through farmland, native vegetation and along the edge of Swan Bay
	Geelong Botanic Gardens Located in Eastern Park, the gardens feature a collection of plant life from around the world and Australian arid climate and native sections

	All Ford Day See hundreds of Ford show cars and club displays with competitions, live music, childrens rides and entertainment
	Australian International Airshow This acclaimed air show is held at Avalon Airport and features breathtaking flying demonstrations plus exhibitions of hundreds of military, historic and commercial aircraft
	Geelong Highland Gathering Held in Queens Park, it offers a popular and comprehensive display of Scottish culture, livestock, merchandise and musical folklore
	New Year on the Waterfront Party on the shores of Corio Bay and enjoy spectacular dusk and midnight fireworks displays
	Pako Festa Victoria's premier multicultural event with stage performances, a smorgasbord of cultural food, workshops, art & craft exhibitions, street performers and a street parade
	Royal Geelong Show Bringing the country to the city, this show has been running for over 150 years and features displays, exhibitions, competitions, entertainment, rides and fireworks

Central Geelong A guide to what's happening in Geelong, shopping, eating out, attractions and special offers

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