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Werribee Open Range Zoo

Why not visit the animals who live at Werribee Open Range Zoo and see why this is a popular attraction in Melbourne? Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Werribee Open Range Zoo
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Point Nepean National Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Point Nepean National Park and enjoy the golf courses in Melbourne. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Point Nepean National Park
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Queenscliff Ferry

Explore the waterfront in Queenscliff with a trip to Queenscliff Ferry. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Queenscliff Ferry
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The Carousel

Learn about the local history of Geelong with a stop at The Carousel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

The Carousel
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Werribee Mansion

Find out about the history of Melbourne when you take a trip to Werribee Mansion. Amble within the gardens or visit the zoo in this relaxing area.

Werribee Mansion
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You Yangs Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at You Yangs Regional Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its theme park.

You Yangs Regional Park

Top things to do in Avalon

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Tandem Skydive Over Bells Beach, Torquay - up to 15,000ft

￥22,242
Per adult
Tandem Skydive Over Bells Beach, Torquay - up to 15,000ft
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Queenscliff Seal & Dolphin Swim Cruise

￥6,797
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queenscliff Seal & Dolphin Swim Cruise
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Tandem Skydive Over Bells Beach, Torquay - up to 12,000ft

￥18,523
Per adult
Tandem Skydive Over Bells Beach, Torquay - up to 12,000ft
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Full-Day Great Ocean Road Surfing Tour

￥10,414
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Great Ocean Road Surfing Tour
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Great Ocean Road Introduction Surfing Lesson

￥5,966
Per adult
Great Ocean Road Introduction Surfing Lesson
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Avalon Airport Private Transport

￥17,400
Per adult
Avalon Airport Private Transport
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Top Hotels in Avalon

Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥12,972 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28

Located in the heart of Geelong, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Geelong Performing Arts Center and Westfield Geelong. Deakin University and Kardinia ...…

3.7/5Good! (1,007 reviews)

"Nice views, about 15min walk to main shopping centre. Great food and menu at the Rydges Restaurant (Nautica). Room was large and spacious although Bathroom is small. Rooms currently aren’t being serviced for 1-3nights stay but staff promptly brought us towels when asked."…"

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2021

Rydges Geelong
Circa 1902 Queenscliff
Circa 1902 Queenscliff
3 out of 5
59 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, VIC
The price is ￥10,554 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30

Situated on the Strip, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Fort Queenscliff and Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower. Queenscliff Ferry and Queenscliff ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (183 reviews)

"A lovely atmosphere. The only drawback was the brightness of the rooms in the morning - darker curtains needed for a sleep in :)"…"

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2020

Circa 1902 Queenscliff
Cobb & Co Lodge
Cobb & Co Lodge
2.5 out of 5
37 Learmonth St, Queenscliff, VIC
The price is ￥8,734 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28

Nestled on the beach, this Queenscliff guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Queenscliff Historical Museum, Salt Contemporary Art, and Queenscliff Library. ...…

4/5Very Good! (39 reviews)

"Fantastic, I strongly recommend. Staff awesome. Location a the wine of the place is unique."…"

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2020

Cobb & Co Lodge
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is ￥16,966 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23

Situated by the ocean, this romantic hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Torquay Beach and Front Beach. Torquay Central Farmers Market and Surf World Museum ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (924 reviews)

"Always my favourite place to stay in Torquay. Wyndham Resort does nothing disappoint. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Called yo the next morning to ask for late check our. Was given an extra hour. Very happy and definitely will return. Had beautiful pool view"…"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2020

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Geelong Conference Centre
Geelong Conference Centre
2.5 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥10,845 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29

Located in East Geelong, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure. Westfield Geelong and The Carousel ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (272 reviews)

"Nice location and quiet. But expedia survey is not customer friendly. Expedia you need to change your attitude by not asking for more content."…"

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2021

Geelong Conference Centre
Eastern Sands City Centre
Eastern Sands City Centre
3.5 out of 5
1 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥10,845 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28

Located in the heart of Geelong, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Eastern Beach, Westfield Geelong, and Steampacket Gardens. National Wool Museum and ...…

3.8/5Good! (930 reviews)

"Nice and clean- basic but good. Parking was a bit of a nightmare- had to park on the main road as every spot was taken.great location very close to Geelong waterfront"…"

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2021

Eastern Sands City Centre
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Other neighborhoods in Geelong

Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Serendip Sanctuary.

Lara
View from big rock at you yangs regional park. There is a walk to the rock from the picnic area. The you yangs used to be volcanos. Big rock is just one example of the granite boulders you can find in the area. #localgem

Little River

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Little River. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Freshwater Swamp-Little River Wildlife Reserve.

Little River
Walking distance from the South Geelong train station, the Little Creatures Brewery is a fun place to spend the day. It's like the Willy Wonka factory for beer lovers! White Rabbit is also on the premises. #SMDdoesOZ #Geelong #Australia

South Geelong

If you're spending some time in South Geelong, Kardinia Park and Little Creatures Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

South Geelong
Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

Newtown

Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Kardinia Park or The Heights Heritage House and Garden while you're exploring the area.

Newtown
Geelong - Bellarine Peninsula featuring general coastal views and a bridge as well as an individual male

Leopold

When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Leopold
Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or Geelong Showground during your time in the area.

Belmont

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