There are not many places greater than Geelong and the Bellarine and the huge variety in a compact region makes it a destination greater than the sum of its parts. That’s why the region attracts 4.3 million visitors each years and 3.8 million overnight.
Bordered by bay to the north and ocean to the south, there’s a beach for every occasion. World-class natural environments include National Parks above ground and under water.
Food and drinks are crafted locally and served at laneway eateries and coastal venues. The community celebrates and shares culture and arts with lively exhibtions and performances.
Seaside towns are dotted across The Bellarine, and a trip between them will see locally owned vineyards, food producers and country hospitality. The Barwon River winds across the region, the perfect backdrop for the venues, playgrounds and trails alongside it.
Geelong has wonderful precincts where historic industrial sites have been reinvented for shopping, hospitality and creative spaces.
A dazzling events calendar stretches throughout the year and across all manner of participation and entertainment: sport, art, music, food, drink and more. Highlights include the Australian International Airshow and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
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The hills, valleys and ridges around Geelong produce some remarkable flavours. There are 19 five-star Halliday rated wineries, easily accessible from Geelong and often with excellent food offerings.
The region has some excellent food producers and is building a wonderful reputation for gin and craft beer too, all perfect for exploring on a guided tour.
The experiences are diverse but the geography is compact.
Each town, village and precinct has distinct personality and unique reasons to visit.
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