Guidebook for Geelong and Surfcoast
Essentials
The carpark can get really busy but this a convenient place to shop as there is a food court and other retail businesses at this location.
6 locals recommend
Coles
173-199 Pioneer RdThe carpark can get really busy but this a convenient place to shop as there is a food court and other retail businesses at this location.
Set in the heart of the brand new Armstrong Creek shopping precinct. Lots of eateries and services available there too.
Coles Armstrong Creek
Set in the heart of the brand new Armstrong Creek shopping precinct. Lots of eateries and services available there too.
Food Scene
Bakers Delight Belmont
164 High StEvery Thursday they bake the best coffee and date loaf!
Neck of the woods
136 Myers StAmazing coffee and the best avo smash ever!
A fantastic spot for a coffee or meal if you have young children and toddlers as it has a great playground they can hang out in while you chill!
11 locals recommend
Barwon Edge Boat House
40 Windsor RdA fantastic spot for a coffee or meal if you have young children and toddlers as it has a great playground they can hang out in while you chill!
Pakington Pantry
328 Pakington StIncredible food and the best breakfast menu every!
The Paddock Cafe
420 Wallington RdBeautiful location, great food and kid friendly!
Alfie's Cafe
173-199 Pioneer RdGreat food and coffee
Armageddon Cake Dessert Bar
For all the cake and dessert lovers, this is the place for you!
Barwon Orange
60 Hitchcock AveBeautiful food and coffee
Beautiful coffee and food with a relaxed atmosphere. Make sure you head there on the weekends for their wood fired pizza!
Cockatoo
33 Central BvdBeautiful coffee and food with a relaxed atmosphere. Make sure you head there on the weekends for their wood fired pizza!
Come and see how chocolate is made and indulge in beautiful desserts and ice cream. Lots of fun activities for the kids too - a family favourite!
109 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
1200 Great Ocean RdCome and see how chocolate is made and indulge in beautiful desserts and ice cream. Lots of fun activities for the kids too - a family favourite!
Everything Else
A must-see safari ride gets you up and close to some of Africa's most beautiful animals.
161 locals recommend
Werribee Open Range Zoo
K RoadA must-see safari ride gets you up and close to some of Africa's most beautiful animals.
Scienceworks
2 Booker StA fun hands-on spot for kids small and big!
Parks & Nature
Support a local sanctuary and get up close to our amazing wildlife
43 locals recommend
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
170-200 Taits RdSupport a local sanctuary and get up close to our amazing wildlife
Anakie Gorge Walk
Anakie Gorge WalkA good day out for a picnic
An iconic spot close to Geelong with a great hike and a good spot for picnics and bbq's
43 locals recommend
You Yangs Regional Park
Turntable DriveAn iconic spot close to Geelong with a great hike and a good spot for picnics and bbq's
Sightseeing
Take a walk along the beach and enjoy some of Geelong's most iconic views.
61 locals recommend
Eastern Beach
Take a walk along the beach and enjoy some of Geelong's most iconic views.
A beautiful, scenic drive along the famous surfcoast of Victoria
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
A beautiful, scenic drive along the famous surfcoast of Victoria
Shopping
From high end to budget shopping, a great place to go for some retail therapy
33 locals recommend
Westfield Geelong
95 Malop StFrom high end to budget shopping, a great place to go for some retail therapy
A gorgeous spot for some high end shopping and wonderful food and coffee, also known locally as the "Paris end" of Pakington St
9 locals recommend
Pakington Street
Pakington StreetA gorgeous spot for some high end shopping and wonderful food and coffee, also known locally as the "Paris end" of Pakington St
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StA beautiful high end shopping plaza in the heart of Melbourne
Entertainment & Activities
Newly refurbished and very affordable with tickets starting at AUD10
28 locals recommend
Reading Cinemas
Princes HighwayNewly refurbished and very affordable with tickets starting at AUD10
Oz Tenpin Geelong Bowling
19 Reynolds RdA fun day with the kids, also has a small gaming arcade
Timezone Geelong
89 Malop StA fun place for kids but be ready for the noise!
A fun place for kids to burn some energy just around the corner from our house
9 locals recommend
Supatramp Geelong
174 Torquay RdA fun place for kids to burn some energy just around the corner from our house