States & Territories
Geelong Vic
3220
(Pop 161 000)
Pic: by Marcus Wong
Geelong, the state's 2nd largest city, is located in south-western Victoria on Corio Bay 75 km s-w of Melbourne. Original inhabitants were the Wathaurong Aborigines with European settlers arriving from 1830s attracted by nearby gold finds and a rich wool trade. The industrial and port trade aspect of the city is offset by the elegant Victorian architecture, gardens & parklands. Geelong is known as the 'Events Capital'. Steampacket Gardens Market 1st Sun each month & Geelong Farmers Market 2nd weekend each month. Waterfront Festival (Jan), Pako Festa (Feb), Australian International Air Show & Highland Gathering (Mar), Alternative Farmvision (Apr), National Celtic Folk Festival (June), Momenta Arts (Sept), Geelong Cup & Geelong Agricultural Show (Oct), Toast to the Coast & Gala Day (Nov).
Accommodation:
Geelong has over 30 motels & 40 hotels, half a dozen B&Bs, many holiday apartments/cabins & 9 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centres: National Wool Museum. Tel (03) 5222 2900 or 1800 620 888; Market Sq Shopping Centre, Moorabool St. Tel (03) 5222 6126; Stead Park, Princes Hwy, Corio. Tel (03) 5275 5797 or 1800 620 888.
(Pop 161 000)
Pic: by Marcus Wong
Geelong, the state's 2nd largest city, is located in south-western Victoria on Corio Bay 75 km s-w of Melbourne. Original inhabitants were the Wathaurong Aborigines with European settlers arriving from 1830s attracted by nearby gold finds and a rich wool trade. The industrial and port trade aspect of the city is offset by the elegant Victorian architecture, gardens & parklands. Geelong is known as the 'Events Capital'. Steampacket Gardens Market 1st Sun each month & Geelong Farmers Market 2nd weekend each month. Waterfront Festival (Jan), Pako Festa (Feb), Australian International Air Show & Highland Gathering (Mar), Alternative Farmvision (Apr), National Celtic Folk Festival (June), Momenta Arts (Sept), Geelong Cup & Geelong Agricultural Show (Oct), Toast to the Coast & Gala Day (Nov).
Accommodation:
Geelong has over 30 motels & 40 hotels, half a dozen B&Bs, many holiday apartments/cabins & 9 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centres: National Wool Museum. Tel (03) 5222 2900 or 1800 620 888; Market Sq Shopping Centre, Moorabool St. Tel (03) 5222 6126; Stead Park, Princes Hwy, Corio. Tel (03) 5275 5797 or 1800 620 888.
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