Top Things to do in Geelong & Bellarine
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Geelong & Bellarine, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Geelong & Bellarine, Australia including The Rip, Geelong Gallery, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Cunningham Pier, Portarlington Mill, Fyansford Silo Art, The Old Paper Mills, Ozone Shipwreck, Kardinia Park, Geelong Mosque.
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1. The Rip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
"The Rip", also known as "The Heads", is a dangerous stretch of water in Victoria, Australia, connecting Port Phillip and Bass Strait. It is the only entrance for shipping into Port Phillip and hence into Melbourne. Because of large tidal flows through the relatively narrow channel from the bay to the ocean, and a high rocky seabed, The Rip has claimed many ships and lives. Geographically, it is t
Reviewed By Oldjack - Greater Melbourne, Australia
You get good views of the Rip from Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale as well as Point Nepean Park but the best area is between Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. It is great on a windy day or when the tide is changing and you can see the imporessive power of the water as ships go through the tree mile entrance to Port Phillip Bay.
2. Geelong Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBling2013 - Adelaide, Australia
This Gallery has an extensive collection of artworks. The specialised exhibition I attended was excellent. Staff are attentive and very knowledgeable.
3. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Narana is an award winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre offering authentic, immersive cultural experiences. Experience the World’s Oldest Living Culture first hand with a Free self-guided Tour or book one of our group visitor experience tours delivered by expert Cultural Interpreters. “Narana” means Listening and Learning, but it’s a deep, deep listening in which you take in and live out. It is this concept of “Listening and Learning For Life” which underpins Narana’s mission to be a destination for cultural education and tourism activities which promote greater understanding of Aboriginal Culture and history. Listen and Learn about Ancient Dreaming stories, Connection To Country through Songlines, artworks, cultural artefacts and bush tucker. Nestled amongst native trees, walkways, garden & our resident wild life is our Cultural Education Exhibition Building, Art Gallery, Cafe Narana & Retail Outlet. Narana’s Art Gallery exhibits & sells artworks from internationally acclaimed and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists to suit all budgets. Cafe Narana serves up an extensive breakfast & lunch menu featuring dishes inspired by native ingredients and Indigenous flavours and includes both indoor & outdoor dining areas. Our Retail outlet stocks a large range of handmade items including boomerangs, didgeridoos, clothing, health & beauty, homewares, bush herbs and spices and souvenirs. Meet our resident emus and wallabies up close and you can even learn to throw a boomerang! Located 10 minutes from Geelong on the way to Torquay, on the doorstep of the Great Ocean Road, only 1 hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Open Monday to Saturday. Bookings can be made via phone or by visiting our website. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a Non-For-Profit Educational & Tourism focussed Enterprise that is committed to providing a welcome entree to todays’ Indigenous culture. ‘EXPERIENCE NARANA’
Reviewed By V9941NWmaggier
Amazing aboriginal cultural experience by Anthony and the cafe owner who made traditional delicious lemon myrtle scones for our morning tea- fantastic experience to take our overseas guests. They learnt about tools, culture, land, stories, listened to the didgeridoo, learnt how to throw a boomerang and met and fed native animals - emus, kangaroo and wallabies. Super interactive, very accommodating and so friendly. Loved it and nightly recommendation it to everyone.
4. Cunningham Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By scott1928 - Dudley, United Kingdom
What an awesome area this is. Picturesque views abound. From boats in the harbour to the glistening sea, to the helicopter rides. Everything about this place is nice. Only downside was when we ventured in to town we felt uncomfortable with the locals staring at us. But we had no bother during our stay here.
5. Portarlington Mill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
Portarlingtonj Mill was a steam-powered flour mill when the Bellarine region was "the breadbasket of the colony." The mill is made of local stone, ashlar built. The Mill is still strurdy and it is used for functions. The Mill contains many industrial antiques, which are worth seeing. The stairs are steep, but anyone of average fitness can handle then.
6. Fyansford Silo Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Geelongites - Geelong, Australia
Visited the silos on 28th March 2020, as the demolition had started. Revisited 13th May 2020. The silos are now rubble. Five star review as they were great while they were there, but even Rone (the artist) knew the artwork might not be there forever.
7. The Old Paper Mills
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By rosef444 - Berwick, Australia
I was staying at Geelong for the weekend and came across The old paper mill. I found it charming. It had an artist studio there which had a lot interesting things in there. It also had a winery which you can buy. A lovely little place to visit.
8. Ozone Shipwreck
9. Kardinia Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By TheSaint625 - Melbourne, Australia
First time visit to the pool complex at Kardinia Park and was suitably impressed. Two 50 metre pools and hardly anyone in either pool - 2.00pm is a great time to go. All amenities were well maintained and staff were friendly. I will certainly go back again when in the area.
10. Geelong Mosque
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