Time to tick these babies off!
Hit the slides at Adventure Park
Slip-on your bathers, pack your hats and soak up the sun at Geelong’s Adventure Park. Just cheeky 17-minute drive from Geelong, this water wonderland has more than 20 epic rides and attractions waiting to be explored.
Check out the Floating Christmas Tree
If you haven’t already seen the floating Christmas tree of Geelong, then what the hell do you do at Christmas time? It’s pretty hard to miss the giant tin tree lighting up the waterfront every night
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Take in the view with Geelong Helicopters
Ever wanted to see our stunning town from up above? Then check out Geelong Helicopters, which is a super fun way to spend your day. They fly out of Geelong Waterfront, for that extra premium experience.
Geelong Gaol Ghost Tour
Keen for an adrenaline rush? Then check out the Geelong Gaol Ghost tour. It’ll definitely be a memorable night, where you’ll hear spooky stories from years past about those who graced the cells of the heritage-listed penitentiary.
Hike You-Yangs Regional Park
Situated only 22km North of Geelong the 340-metre high granite peaks of the You Yangs prove themselves to be one of the hottest day trips just outside of Geelong if you’re keen to get moving during this period.
Take a ride on the Geelong Ferris Wheel
A constant of the Geelong landscape is the massive Geelong Sky Wheel. It’s one of the biggest Ferris Wheel’s this side of the equator, so it makes for a great view of Geelong and its surrounds. You’ll get a great view of the wonderful Corio Bay, and at night, the wheel is lit up, where you can experience some pretty cool light shows.
Hop On Hop Off
If you’re keen for something the whole family can enjoy, then check out the Hop On Hop Off train for a fun day out. The super fun and skilled train drivers will make for an experience that your kid will never forget.
Geelong Carols by Candlelight
An evening for the whole fam bam, Carols by MosquitoBite, I mean Carols by Candlelight. Full of plenty of carolling, and featuring some of Geelong’s most talented local performers, plus the concert band, you’re in for an unmissable evening.
Chase Waterfalls in Lorne
We are very fortunate in regional Victoria to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state – all located an hour away. If you’re feeling like getting out of the house for a day and exploring the beauty that is the Great Ocean Road, there’s at least 10 waterfalls located in Lorne that will keep you both busy and mesmerised for an entire day.
Treat yourself at Great Ocean Road Ice Creamery and Chocolaterie
There’s no denying this venue’s pull – and calories don’t count in this time. This sweet retreat features a showroom filled with thousands of chocolates, chocolate tastings (with social distancing measures in place) and an international team of six chocolatiers.
Give the Surf Coast Walk a go
Grab your best walking shoes because this beauty is just a short drive away and will keep you occupied for a few hours. Spanning 44 kilometres, The Surf Coast Walk is an adventure that boasts total immersion in nature and the sanctuary of coastal villages within easy reach along the way.
Explore Street Art
Geelong is bringing their A-game to street art in recent times. It’s an absolute treasure trove of unique and vibrant street art to explore, whether you’re in the CBD, on Pakington Street or out in North Geelong – there’s something for everyone.
Take a drive to Portarlington
With uninterrupted bay views across to the You Yangs and, on a clear day, Melbourne, Portarlington is a beautiful bayside town with loads of local flavour. The coastal road from Portarlington to St Leonards is glorious, hugging the water closely and showing off big blue skies, clear calm water and the surrounding wineries and olive groves.
Go Berry Picking
Nothing says summer on the coast quite like freshly picked berries warm from the sun, and fortunately for us, we have the opportunity to pick-our-own right on our doorstep. Whether you like strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches or apples, there’s a bunch of different orchards and farms around the place growing everything and anything.
Hire a Segway
Thanks to the good humans at Segway Geelong, locals and visitors alike can zip along through the beautiful Leura Park Estate vineyard (15 minutes from central Geelong) and along the stunning Geelong waterfront.
Embrace nostalgia at Split Point Lighthouse
If you ever watched Australian adolescent TV show Round the Twist, then this is definitely a day trip for you! Split Point Lighthouse at Aireys Inlet was the filming location for the home of the Twist family, and is now simply home to breathtaking views on the Shipwreck Coast.
Stroll the Wangim Walk Wave Attenuator
If you like to stretch your legs, maybe check out Geelong’s new $10.1 million, 440m Wave Attenuator. A major milestone in the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Project and named after the Wadawurrung language for Boomerang, Wangim Walk stretches out over Corio Bay to form one of Australia’s longest on-water walkways, providing safe harbour to the Royal Geelong Yacht Club and allowing the public to walk on water.
Swim with the Dolphins
For those that love sea life, you’d be stoked to know you don’t need to travel far to fulfil your dream of swimming with the dolphins! Located in Queenscliff, the award-winning Sea All Dolphin Swims is a family-owned business that offers a truly unique marine experience on Port Phillip Bay.
Explore The Redwoods
Located an hour and a half from Geelong and tucked within the heart of the Otways, on the banks of the Aire River south of Beech Forest surrounded by the native eucalypts, stands a spectacular forest of Californian Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) worthy of a day trip.
