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Located in the heart of the CBD, Rydges Geelong is in a prime position, surrounded by all the attractions, activities and events Geelong has to offer.
Days can be spent meandering through shopping centres and boutiques, perusing museums and galleries, and café-hopping in town. For those seeking fresh air, there’s the sparkling Corio Bay foreshore, Botanic Gardens and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Of an evening, you might cheer on the Geelong Cats at Kardinia Park, catch a show at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre or visit a local brewery.
In addition to the city’s vibrant attractions, Rydges Geelong is the ideal base for what the greater region has to offer. Geelong is known as the “Gateway City” because it’s surrounded by the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula, Great Otway National Park and Port Phillip Bay – all of which should be on your bucket list. Wineries, rainforests, scenic drives and charming coastal towns are all within reach from Rydges Geelong.
There are so many things to do in and around Victoria’s second largest city – and Rydges Geelong is the best place to start.
Geelong Experiences
Free Fireworks displays returns to the Waterfront this New Year’s Eve as we say farewell to 2024 and welcome in the new year, 2025…! There…
Our spectacular Floating Christmas Tree has returned to the bay for Christmas in Geelong 2024 with Sound and Light Shows being staged nightly from 8.30pm….
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art is one of Australia’s most acclaimed children’s museums, located right in the heart of Geelong. Attracting thousands of visitors from…
Liberty Balloons flights, offering the most magical way to see Geelong or its surroundings during the safest and most aw-inspiring time of day, sunrise. At…
A newly redeveloped golfing gem for the Geelong and Bellarine region, Lonsdale Links is a distinctive links golf course experience open to both the public…
CURIOSITY, BOTTLED. How did Anther Spirits start? Anther Spirits began in 2016 as a tiny start up by Dervilla McGowan and Sebastian Reaburn. The duo…
Hop It has hit the Bellarine!! Hop It is a hop on hop off bus service that operates throughout the wine regions of Victoria allowing…
Australia’s favourite electric picnic boats are now sailing from the Geelong Waterfront! GoBoat started in Copenhagen in 2014, and launched in Australia in 2017. GoBoat…
See the magic of Christmas and fairy tales come to life in colourful state-of-the-art displays and 1.2 million lights that will illuminate the sky on…
Open seven days a week, the Flying Brick Cider House is a retro-inspired landmark venue. Think innovative space, a tasting paddle of ciders, amazing food…
Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium cool maritime climate wines, Scotchmans Hill has…
When only a brilliant regional experience will do. Jack Rabbit Vineyard is situated on a majestic Bellarine peak amidst rolling paddocks and coastal cliffs, with…
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