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GEELONG

Introduction

Geelong, is the major gateway to the Bellerine Peninsula's delights and further attractions of the Great Ocean Road.
The name ‘Geelong’ is derived from the Aboriginal word for bay, Jillong which means ‘a place of the sea bird over the white cliffs’. Aptly named, Geelong is surrounded by water from its vibrant Corio Bay to the rugged ocean coastline and the Barwon River flowing through its suburbs.
Geelong has a proud history dating back to 1802 when explorer Mathew Flinders climbed to the top of the You Yangs and surveyed the surrounding fertile plains. There is also a fascinating theory that Portuguese explorers visited the area hundreds of years earlier — a monument supporting this theory can be found near Limeburners Point. Aboriginal history in the region tells us that various clans of the Wathaurong tribe camped around the region.

Attractions

• National Wool Museum The National Wool Museum is Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool

• Another museum well worth visiting is the Ford Discovery Centre, Australia’s first automotive technology discovery centre in Geelong, which showcases seven decades of Ford manufacturing.

• Geelong Art Gallery Geelong Art Gallery’s collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts spans the art of Australia from the colonial period to the present day

• The Heights Heritage House and Garden The house and garden at the heights dates back to the 1850’s

• Barwon Grange Barwon Grange is an elegant intact brick home dating from Geelong's earliest residential settlement

• Visiting historic homes is a another great way to discover the local history. In Geelong there are over 100 buildings classified by the National Trust. A good place to start is at the Heights (1855).

Activities

• Dine on freshly caught local seafood at a Waterfront Geelong restaurant
• Close by on Corio Bay is Geelong’s Eastern Beach. In recent years the art deco-style pools and promenade complex have also had major renovations. Visit this area and enjoy verdant lawns, palm trees, playground, rotundas, fountain and views of Corio Bay.
• Enjoy a live performance at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre
• Catch the action of an Australian rules football game at Shell Stadium
• Take a bay cruise or fly into the air for a more spectacular perspective
• Commune with nature at Serendip Sanctuary, near Lara