Title: North Shore Travel Guide: Best of North Shore, Geelong Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in North Shore](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Shore-Geelong-Hotels.0-n553248634384062167-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Geelong](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Geelong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities)[North Shore Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-Shore.d553248634384062167.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Shore Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Shore.d553248634384062167.Holidays-City-Breaks) # North Shore Travel Guide ## Geelong ## Visit North Shore Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Geelong travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong.dx6123247) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159176/7e0ae06c-c0ef-44f1-8c2e-7ccd69195d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Of-Tasmania-Ferry-Terminal-Port-Melbourne.d6159176.Attraction) ![Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342762/e273ab60-f0c3-495d-b1e9-d17d71583c32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### You Yangs Regional Park You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/You-Yangs-Regional-Park-Geelong.d553248621592934311.Attraction) ![Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562247920/88763995-1e16-4efd-8e43-f75285289125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Carousel Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Carousel-Geelong.d553248621562247920.Attraction) ![Walkway around the swimming enclosure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/abe2c1e9-61db-46ce-834b-8d90fadebcb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Beach-Swimming-Enclosure-Victoria.d553248621526969295.Attraction) #### GMHBA Stadium Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/GMHBA-Stadium-South-Geelong.d6276942.Attraction) #### Kardinia Park Explore the great outdoors at Kardinia Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kardinia-Park-South-Geelong.d6142740.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2428307/518e6c21-6c3c-47b1-9f4d-fcdf7cd8e6d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne £78 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/great-ocean-road-small-group-eco-tour-from-melbourne.a2428307.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5203100/c86a2188-f5c4-4b4f-9a46-2a8bb6eee107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/torquay-2-hour-surf-experience-on-the-great-ocean-road.a5203100.activity-details) ![Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218028/0c9dd6c8-f577-49f9-8913-88df85ced225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/melbourne-magic-show-impossible-occurrences-ticket.a1218028.activity-details) [See all activities in Geelong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in North Shore ![Rydges Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483100/483016/30552a9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Geelong Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC £89 16 Mar - 17 Mar 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) DIDN'T STAY Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=483016&PinnedHotelID=483016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384062167) ![Eden Oak Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627044/770daa38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Oak Geelong 20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC £73 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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! (497 reviews) Breakfast, Pool all great. Clean through out. Two ideas for management to look at. 1\. Closing laundry at 7pm, limiting on a days sightseeing and dinner completion. 2\. When you check in the entrance circle full of cars, had to park 100m away on golf parking then walk in mostly darkness to front entrance ... Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=9627044&PinnedHotelID=9627044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384062167) ![Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88610000/88609300/88609256/1b1cf284_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG 40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC £91 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (385 reviews) Everything needed was there. Check in quick. Bar and restaurant was a bit limited choice wise and quite pricey. Was unable to redeem my 'drinks voucher' as part of my Hotels Rewards as bar staff advised only covers a small Furphy beer on tap, or a small "house " red or white. Would not even let me ... Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=88609256&PinnedHotelID=88609256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384062167) ![Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927200/1927122/0090eb33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Resort Torquay 100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £103 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Where do I start. The mould on the bathroom ceiling, the shower water ends up pooling on the bathroom floor (water hits the shower screen and drains into the tiled hob and this overflows onto the floor), the tv turned on both mornings at 7am waking us up, there were crumbs all over one of the couches ... Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1927122&PinnedHotelID=1927122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384062167) ![Admiralty Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7153/f1d7ddb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Admiralty Inn 66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC £79 15 Mar - 16 Mar 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! (1,003 reviews) Nice spot Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=7153&PinnedHotelID=7153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384062167) ![The Sands Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72097800/72097761/54f666ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Torquay 2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC £106 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews) The condition of the resort is worse than the pictures show. It is a little tatti but the staff lovely. 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The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384076962/b5a2f39d-b1f4-4f65-948a-33dc8d2fe3a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Geelong You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-North-Geelong.dx553248634384076962) ![Eastern Beach and Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337215/4c9ea4c6-7b32-48fa-9034-a008aa10f809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Corio You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Corio.dx6337215) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Geelong West While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Geelong-West.dx553248634384096155) ![The big wheel on the waterfront.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/77602ec5-38ce-4a68-9cb6-10f8ffbb1752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Geelong Central If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Geelong-Central.dx961019748433620992) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/39f85ed0-4704-429f-b6a7-466fe950a28f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-East-Geelong.dx553248634384062804) ![Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342754/9bdac785-6465-42c3-8cd5-572895a3ccbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newtown Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. 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