Title: Waterfront Precinct Travel Guide: Best of Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waterfront Precinct](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterfront-Precinct-Hotels.d961019634704912384.Travel-Guide-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)[Waterfront Precinct Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waterfront-Precinct.d961019634704912384.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waterfront Precinct Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterfront-Precinct.d961019634704912384.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waterfront Precinct Travel Guide ## Geelong ![Walkway around the swimming enclosure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/abe2c1e9-61db-46ce-834b-8d90fadebcb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Geelong helicopters offer scenic flights regularly from the Geelong Waterfront. Rides can last from 5 - 30 minutes #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/4bf2ebd5-af05-4fee-adf9-51798369377c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The geelong carousel is a highlight of the waterfront precinct. The custom made pavillion surrounding it will protect your children from the elements #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/3dfac5fe-4f70-42b4-9121-566add27afb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Each summer, Geelong is home to the largest travelling ferris wheel in the southern hemisphere. It really adds to the fun vibe along the waterfront and makes for great night photographs. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/591c682c-c3ee-4d31-a256-3627f834855e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waterfront Precinct Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Geelong travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong.dx6123247) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![Early Morning in the park in Geelong, Victoria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/8ebd4640-fd40-4045-b61e-40a081de9f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Steampacket Gardens Learn about the local history of Geelong with a stop at Steampacket Gardens. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Steampacket-Gardens-Geelong.d553248621562247918.Attraction) #### Deakin University Explore the campus of Deakin University during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Deakin-University-Geelong.d553248621568114735.Attraction) #### Geelong Botanical Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Geelong Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Botanical-Gardens-East-Geelong.d553248621562247921.Attraction) #### Eastern Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Eastern Beach during your trip to Waterfront Precinct? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Beach-Victoria.d553248635997368960.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/775061/af201855-7d84-448d-b18f-67f6619f85ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-q-train-q-class-social-dining.a775061.activity-details) ![Geelong Waterfront ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1050228/6e95edad-a07a-4f89-a255-203ee9920dc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise £99 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/around-the-bay-sightseeing-and-bay-cruise.a1050228.activity-details) ![The Q Train - First Class For 2 - Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1455760/5c04b100-4548-4ea7-b240-f6ac2b95c0d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2 £104 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-q-train-first-class-private-dining-for-2.a1455760.activity-details) ![Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46677913/4652127c-d5c0-4e1d-9689-83bf18f02b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/learn-to-surf-at-ocean-grove-on-the-bellarine-peninsula.a46677913.activity-details) ![One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270402/d78d80b8-59c8-4383-807d-200e1b9babc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road £1,253 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-melbourne-to-adelaide-tour-including-the-great-ocean-road.a45270402.activity-details) ![GRAMPIANS N.P.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45282903/9e9e4bab-f041-46ae-abdd-b51779229122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne £1,412 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-great-ocean-road-and-grampians-tour-from-melbourne.a45282903.activity-details) [See all activities in Geelong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Waterfront Precinct ![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 £69 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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! (503 reviews) Clean room, pretty environment Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=9627044&PinnedHotelID=9627044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961019634704912384) ![Oaks R Suites Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59030000/59029900/59029824/7d554aeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks R Suites Geelong 10 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC £109 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (807 reviews) Great location and great value for money. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=59029824&PinnedHotelID=59029824&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961019634704912384) ![Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/184900/184809/f3708780_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel 13-15 The Esplanade Geelong VIC £92 8 Apr - 9 Apr 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 ... 10/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews) A great hotel! We stopped for the night and we were so impressed with the hotel, I wanted to stay longer but unfortunately we had a flight to catch. The rooms have recently been renovated and were just perfect, the location was an easy access to the domestic terminal. I have already recommended it ... Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=184809&PinnedHotelID=184809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961019634704912384) ![Eastern Sands City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/184900/184808/1fe44f24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eastern Sands City Centre 1 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC £68 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Geelong. Enjoy free parking, room service and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) This property was not what was expected. The photos and description provided are far from the actual state of the room and are obviously very old. There is only one restaurant, not 3 as described. The misinformation even went as far as another booking site describing this place as a hotel, a 5 star ... Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=184808&PinnedHotelID=184808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961019634704912384) ![Quest Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1280000/1272800/1272712/34ce78da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Geelong 16-18 The Esplanade South Geelong VIC £86 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews) This is a very relaxing location, great motel and staff. Did have issues with noise from the room beside mine though Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=1272712&PinnedHotelID=1272712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961019634704912384) ![Oaks Vue Suites Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7277500/7277481/dfe8cd8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks Vue Suites Geelong 6 Bellerine St Geelong VIC £109 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,503 reviews) Gr8 location …Gr8 staff …Beautiful studio Highly recommended Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=7277481&PinnedHotelID=7277481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961019634704912384) [See all 1,898 properties in Waterfront Precinct](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=961019634704912384) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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) ![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) ### Moolap While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Geelong Showground and Geelong Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Moolap.dx553248634384022622) ![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) ![The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342756/db55c92b-eec2-4458-8bc5-5e99b6e6044b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Geelong While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-South-Geelong.dx6342756) ![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) ![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) ### Leopold While visiting Leopold, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Connwarre and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve. 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