The best detours on Australia’s Great Ocean Road
Welcome to Geelong
As Victoria’s second-largest city, Geelong is a proud town with an interesting history and pockets of charm. While Melburnians love to deride their little cousin as a boring backwater, in reality few of the knockers have veered off its main thoroughfare enough to know what makes the town tick. Geelong’s new bypass means travellers can skip the city and head straight to the Great Ocean Road; however, there are lots of reasons to stop here.
Experience Geelong
Day tours
Private & Custom Tours
Geelong and Queenscliff Trike Tour for Two from Melbourne
Starting at$420
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Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast Trike Day Tour for Two from Melbourne
Starting at$503
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Melbourne to Bellarine Peninsula Small-Group Wine Tour, Lunch
Starting at$131
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Multi-day & Extended Tours
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne Including Memorial Arch, Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge
Starting at$633
Book NowAmazing hotels and hostels
We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Food and drink
- IGNI in GeelongAustralian
- Hot Chicken Project in GeelongAmerican
- Bistrot Plume in GeelongFrench
- Greek Customs House in GeelongGreek
- Tulip in GeelongAustralian
- Box Office in GeelongCafe
- Caruggi in GeelongItalian
- Bistrot St Jean in GeelongFrench
- James Street Bakery in GeelongCafe
- Pistol Pete's Food n Blues in GeelongAmerican
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Geelong activities
$108Day Trips & Excursions
Great Ocean Road Day Tour
• Small Group (8) • Early Departure (6am) Early Return(5pm) • Breakfast/Snack...
Day Trips & Excursions
$633Multi-day & Extended Tours
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne Including Memorial Arch, Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge
Join a...
Multi-day & Extended Tours
$319Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours
Balloon Flights in Geelong
Only operator in the areaFantastic views of Geelong and the costlineHighly...
Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours
$48Classes & Workshops
Ocean Grove Surf Lessons
Take a surf lesson on one of the best learn to surf beaches on the coast at Ocean...
Classes & Workshops
$420Private & Custom Tours
Geelong and Queenscliff Trike Tour for Two from Melbourne
Take a private sightseeing trike...
Private & Custom Tours
$503Day Trips & Excursions
Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast Trike Day Tour for Two from Melbourne
This private...
Day Trips & Excursions