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Things to do

Kym McIntyre, General Manager
- Kym McIntyre, General Manager
tip Local Tip

When you stay Rydges, you stay local, and there’s nothing quite like a truly local experience.

It’s time to wine and dine! My local tip doesn’t just make the most of the many wineries on Geelong’s doorstep – instead, head over to Basil’s Farm for a beautiful long lunch featuring the best food in the region matched with local wines. With gorgeous views across the bay, and a few llamas floating around, a short drive down the Bellarine highway is all you need to experience the best of the region.

Be sure to tag us on social media @rydgeshotels to share your local experiences with us.

- Kym McIntyre, General Manager

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

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MoPA: Museum of Play and Art

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…

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Liberty Balloons Flights

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…

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Lonsdale Links

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…

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Anther Gin Distillery

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…

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Hop It – Hop on hop off bus service

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…

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GoBoat – Geelong

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…

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