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 Little Creatures Brewery or Kardinia Park during your time in the area.

Belmont
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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 Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve and Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Mount Duneed
When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel. #localgem

East Geelong

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.

East Geelong
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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
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is AED 431 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 431
AED 478 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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! (570 reviews)
"It was my first time in Geelong and was recommended to stay at the R Hotel by my sister who recently stayed. Facilities were great and staff were amazing and very helpful. Highly recommend staying here - so central to the beach and local shops. Absolutely loved my stay ☺️"

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

R Hotel Geelong
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is AED 356 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
AED 356
AED 392 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were excellent. Food was lovely. Arrogant and rude customers who took chairs from the pool to smoke and drink outside on the pavement. Was handled very well by the young fellow (Staff Member)with the dark hair."

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Rydges Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is AED 528 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
AED 528
AED 581 total
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30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is at a great location. Short walking distance to the beach and shops. Love the pools at the hotel. We enjoyed our room with great ocean views. Beautiful hotel, we will be returning again. Thanks Wyndham resorts."

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

Wyndham Resort Torquay
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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! (133 reviews)
"The staff were super attentive, friendly, capable. Our dogs were treated with love and acceptance. The room was well equipped and clean."

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Quest Geelong Central
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! (1,982 reviews)
"In every respect we found the room we stayed in absolutely perfect, will stay again in the future some time!"

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Loch Ard Motor Inn
Loch Ard Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
18 Lord Street, Port Campbell, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Port Campbell. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (865 reviews)
"Clean, functional and well-located property opposite water. Ocean view rooms had a nice outlook over the water and a small balcony to take in the view. Bed was very comfortable though like most accommodation suggest you bring your own pillow if possible."

Reviewed on 31 December 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