Batesford Travel Guide

Geelong

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Stay near popular Batesford attractions

Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design

Enjoy an outing to Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design during your stay in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia

£15
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

£83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

£44
per adult
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining

The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining

£79
per adult
The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

£44
per adult
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
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Top hotels in Batesford

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13-15 The Esplanade Geelong VIC
The price is £92 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£92
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Rippleside ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"A fantastic Hotel.. will be back!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is £56 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£56
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and close to central city. Rooms a bit tired but clean 👌"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Admiralty Inn
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is £79 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£79
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
".... .."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is £63 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£63
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (572 reviews)
"Property smelt musty but rooms were clean and restaurant was lovely, had to wait at reception untill i approached someone."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG

4.5 out of 5
33 Smythe Street Geelong VIC
The price is £102 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£102
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Very nice views and great room. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is £111 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£111
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Wyndham Resort Torquay
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Where to stay in Batesford

Find the best Batesford areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Batesford
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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.

A large Ferris wheel with purple and yellow cabins against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.
Photo by Abe Groot
Open Photo by Abe Groot

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Waurn Ponds

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

A waterfront promenade with palm trees, a fountain, and a distant pier.
Photo by Donna McEachran
Open Photo by Donna McEachran

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

A sign about Jerringtong Wildlife Reserve, including a map and information on waterbirds.
Photo by Jade Craven
Open Photo by Jade Craven

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Kardinia Park during your time in the area.

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