Southwest Victoria

Travel Guide
Twelve Apostles featuring a sunset, a beach and a gorge or canyon
Bay of Islands Coastal Park showing rugged coastline
Griffiths Island Lighthouse which includes a bay or harbor
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village showing a lighthouse, signage and a bay or harbor
Southwest Victoria featuring surf and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Southwest Victoria

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 Kevin Hoffman Walk.

Lara
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 Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.

Belmont
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Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

Mount Duneed
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Leopold

When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Curlewis Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Leopold
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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Corio
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Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

Waurn Ponds
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is AED 313 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
AED 313
AED 344 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Ok overall, bed was comfortable, other amenities standard, did not particularly like location above laundry however wasn’t noisy. Happy with stay overall"

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

Admiralty Inn
Mantra Lorne
Mantra Lorne
4.5 out of 5
Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC
The price is AED 452 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
AED 452
AED 452 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed at the property a number of years ago and enjoyed it so we returned. Disappointed that the property doesn’t seem to have been maintained since our last visit. Entrance to rooms were grubby, lift out of order. In saying that, staff were all lovely esp the Assistant manager who checked us ..."

Reviewed on 9 November 2024

Mantra Lorne
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is AED 414 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
AED 414
AED 459 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (529 reviews)
"Dining"

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

R Hotel Geelong
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Cumberland Lorne Resort
Cumberland Lorne Resort
4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,976 reviews)
"I would like to call out the amazing housekeeping staff who were so friendly and professional. Thank you very much."

Reviewed on 9 November 2024

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Quest Geelong Central
Quest Geelong Central
4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Perfect girls weekend getaway
"5 girls 3 bedroom apartment a living area huge kitchen plus balcony! Located a short walk to little Malop street. We loved it and we will be back!"

Reviewed on 14 November 2024

Quest Geelong Central
Vue Apartments Geelong
Vue Apartments Geelong
4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,395 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 16 November 2024

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Popular places to visit

Twelve Apostles which includes rugged coastline, a sunset and a gorge or canyon

The Twelve Apostles

5/5(42 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at The Twelve Apostles, a lovely green space in Princetown. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

The Twelve Apostles
Great Otway National Park featuring rainforest

Great Otway National Park

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Great Otway National Park, a popular green space in Glenaire. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Great Otway National Park
Apollo Bay Harbour showing boating and a marina

Apollo Bay Harbour

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Apollo Bay with a trip to Apollo Bay Harbour. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Apollo Bay Harbour
Warrnambool Beach which includes surf, a sandy beach and a bay or harbor

Warrnambool Beach

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Warrnambool Beach, a popular beach in Warrnambool. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Warrnambool Beach
Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Waterfront

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Great Ocean Road Waterfront during your travels to Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Great Ocean Road Waterfront
Bell\'s Beach showing surfing and surf

Bell's Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Bell's Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Surf Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Bell's Beach