Southwest Victoria
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Where to stay in Southwest Victoria
![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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4318d0f5d33b83b8f9690ece22215af4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Little Creatures Brewery or Kardinia Park during your time in the area.
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Geelong West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Rippleside Park and Islamic Society of 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.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2ef974222b529fd8f974e0fcd67ab4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Popular places to visit
The Twelve Apostles
Explore the great outdoors at The Twelve Apostles, a lovely green space in Princetown. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.
Great Otway National Park
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.
Apollo Bay Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Apollo Bay with a trip to Apollo Bay Harbour. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Warrnambool Beach
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.
Great Ocean Road Waterfront
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.
Torquay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Torquay Beach during your trip to Surf Coast? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.