Geelong and the Bellarine in Winter

Stay close, go further Make the coast your cosy friend this winter, with wine bars, top dining, seaside walks and culture for miles. Here are our top tips for experiencing the chilly season in Geelong and the Bellarine. 1. Wine bars and wineries Get acquainted with...

Ocean Grove

Overview Take a break and get some sun in Ocean Grove, a popular surf town surrounded by renowned wineries, pristine beaches and golf courses. Hit the ocean waves, build a sandcastle with the kids, or use the town as a base to explore the countless natural and...

Geelong

Geelong is famous for it’s Baywalk Bollards. Geelong’s most-photographed people don’t play football for the local Australian Football League team. In fact they don’t do much at all, except stand stoically along the city’s foreshore....

Leopold

The spreading suburb of Leopold lies on both sides of the Bellarine Highway, with small shopping areas in each part. Leopold is on high ground but has several waterholes and wetlands around its perimeter. One has been made into the Gateway Sanctuary reserve. Boating...