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 Lara Heritage and Historical Museum or You Yangs Regional Park.

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 Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

Belmont
During the Australian International Airshow

Avalon

While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Avalon
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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
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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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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
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
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The price is AED 430 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
AED 430
AED 473 total
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27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

The Sands Torquay
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is AED 317 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
AED 317
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"comfortable"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Admiralty Inn
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is AED 332 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 332
AED 365 total
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1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Overall a really good stay. Property well maintained and very clean. Rooms spacious"

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Rydges 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! (1,996 reviews)
"felt safe and it was very clean, loved the stay! The Lorne pub was a minute walk and the beach was also a very close walk! Will definitely be coming back! The rooms were massive thank you"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Quest Geelong Central
Quest Geelong Central
4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (178 reviews)
Highly recommended
"I am a returning guest at Quest Geelong,the property is modern and beds extremely comfortable, it is very central and close to shopping,restaurants and hospital Staff always go over and above to ensure a comfortable stay"

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Quest Geelong Central
Great Ocean Road Resort
Great Ocean Road Resort
4 out of 5
105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, VIC
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Anglesea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (940 reviews)
"Island vibes"

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Great Ocean Road Resort
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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
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
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
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