States & Territories
Tourist Attractions
& Info:
Waterfront Geelong, Eastern Beach Rd: comprises Eastern Beach, Cunningham Pier, sea baths (1930s), a collection of sculptures & artworks, art deco fountains, pools, lights & beautiful homes.
Botanic Gardens, Garden St: has two distinct sides - traditional 19th century & contemporary 21st century.
National Wool Museum, cnr Moorabool & Brougham Sts: housed in the Dennys Lascelles Woolstore and dedicated to Australia's wool industry with many interesting displays, machinery & memorabilia. Open (9.30am-5pm) daily.
Geelong Art Gallery, Little Malop St: fine collection of 19th & 20th century British artists. Open (10am-5pm) weekdays & (1pm-5pm) weekends/public holidays.
Historic Geelong includes: Strachan's Woolstore (1889), Original Customs House (1838) - qualifying as Victoria's oldest building, Merchiston Hall (1856), Corio Villa (1856), St Peter & St Paul's Catholic Church (1864),
Church of Christ (1858).
Ford Discovery Centre, cnr Gheringap & Brougham Sts: traces Geelong's long history associated with Ford motor cars with interesting displays, demonstrations & exhibits. Open (10am-5pm) exc.Tues.
Old Geelong Gaol, cnr Myers & Swanston Sts: (1849-1991) high-security prison with appalling conditions. Open (1pm-4pm) weekdays/public/school holidays.
Barwon Valley Park, on Barwin River's south bank: pretty recreational area with several old mills.
Queens Park, Queens Park Rd: walks to Buckley Falls.
Balyang Bird Sanctuary, Shannon Ave: fauna & flora reserve featuring the Yollinko Wetlands, walking paths and a diverse ecosystem.
Shearers Arms Gallery, Aberdeen St: Geelong West located in one of Geelong's oldest hotels (1847). Open (11am-5pm) daily. Free entry.
Waterfront Geelong, Eastern Beach Rd: comprises Eastern Beach, Cunningham Pier, sea baths (1930s), a collection of sculptures & artworks, art deco fountains, pools, lights & beautiful homes.
Botanic Gardens, Garden St: has two distinct sides - traditional 19th century & contemporary 21st century.
National Wool Museum, cnr Moorabool & Brougham Sts: housed in the Dennys Lascelles Woolstore and dedicated to Australia's wool industry with many interesting displays, machinery & memorabilia. Open (9.30am-5pm) daily.
Geelong Art Gallery, Little Malop St: fine collection of 19th & 20th century British artists. Open (10am-5pm) weekdays & (1pm-5pm) weekends/public holidays.
Historic Geelong includes: Strachan's Woolstore (1889), Original Customs House (1838) - qualifying as Victoria's oldest building, Merchiston Hall (1856), Corio Villa (1856), St Peter & St Paul's Catholic Church (1864),
Church of Christ (1858).
Ford Discovery Centre, cnr Gheringap & Brougham Sts: traces Geelong's long history associated with Ford motor cars with interesting displays, demonstrations & exhibits. Open (10am-5pm) exc.Tues.
Old Geelong Gaol, cnr Myers & Swanston Sts: (1849-1991) high-security prison with appalling conditions. Open (1pm-4pm) weekdays/public/school holidays.
Barwon Valley Park, on Barwin River's south bank: pretty recreational area with several old mills.
Queens Park, Queens Park Rd: walks to Buckley Falls.
Balyang Bird Sanctuary, Shannon Ave: fauna & flora reserve featuring the Yollinko Wetlands, walking paths and a diverse ecosystem.
Shearers Arms Gallery, Aberdeen St: Geelong West located in one of Geelong's oldest hotels (1847). Open (11am-5pm) daily. Free entry.
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