Top Things to do in City of Greater Geelong
What to do and see in City of Greater Geelong, Victoria: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in City of Greater Geelong, Australia including Mount Rothwell Conservation and Research Centre, Lake Borrie Wetlands, Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary, Serendip Sanctuary, Lake Lorne Reserve, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Balyang Sanctuary, Buckley Falls, Limeburners Lagoon State Nature Reserve.
Restaurants in City of Greater Geelong
1. Mount Rothwell Conservation and Research Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By adnilelag - Melbourne, Australia
Tucked away in the rain shadow of the You Yang Range, it is a delight to find this oasis of biodiversity. Endangered species such as rufous bettongs, bandicoots and brush-tailed rock wallabies are plentiful and easily viewed in this predator-free conservation park. Our guide was considerate and informative, taking care to ensure everyone in the group (which ranged from kids to people in their seventies) had ample opportunity to see the wildlife and to hear her explanations. The gentle night walk took about an hour, and wound gradually up Mount Rothwell to a magnificent view of Melbourne, then back again to the interpretive centre. Highly recommended.
2. Lake Borrie Wetlands
3. Ocean Grove Nature Reserve
4. Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By staceyjanel2019
Very disappointed at negative reviews advising people not to visit . This is a rescue centre for injured wildlife where keepers volunteer their time. This is not a zoo! This place relies on visitors and donations for the public in order to continue caring for injured and surrendered animals. If you truly care about the welfare of animals then this is great place to visit, if you are interested in animals purely your own amusement then leaving scathing reviews is most unhelpful for those of that care. If you do visit best to teach your children to be respectful and behave accordingly. My 4 kids did become slightly unruly towards the end so we knew it was time for us to leave ????
5. Serendip Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By DrGreyhound - City of Greater Geelong, Australia
Ok had some fun with the title but entry was disturbing to Sanctuary with a masked Ranger taking my contact details. Breathe ... stroll ... watch :) The beautiful “Wildlife walk” I never get tired of. A great place to bring kids. Today I enjoyed the peace and solitude. Nature calms. Wallaby so cute.
6. Lake Lorne Reserve
7. 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.
8. Balyang Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By WayneAP - City of Greater Geelong, Australia
A walk through the Sanctuary is a wonderful way to top off a sunny Sunday morning breakfast. The sign of a healthy wetlands is the bird life and there is no shortage on show, the walking track is undulating and with the bridges it would make it hard for people with a walking disability! Other than that it is a pleasant walk amongst the trees and wetlands, go a little further and take in the river sights. This is a great place to take the family of all ages and let them loose to discover all kinds of interesting things.
9. Buckley Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By RickNet - Mornington, Australia
As quiet park area on the edge of the urban sprawl. Australia is really flat, so for international visitors this is a cascade rather than falls... There is a parking bay close to the falls so the walk is only a couple hundred metres to the viewing platforms. You can view the falls with only a 25m walk from your car if you want. The walk is downhill on the way out, the path is well constructed with had rails which are needed due to the bluestone paving being a little uneven. There are more parking bays linked to the area and spots to sit and tables for picnics. So close to the CBD I cant think of a reason to miss it.
10. Limeburners Lagoon State Nature Reserve
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