Things to do in Geelong, Victoria: The Best Sights & Landmarks

August 27, 2021 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Geelong, Australia including Sri Chinmoy Peace City, St Mary of the Angels, Barwon Grange, The Heights Heritage House, Steampacket Gardens, Geelong Gallery, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Cunningham Pier, Geelong Arena, Fyansford Silo Art.
Restaurants in Geelong

1. Sri Chinmoy Peace City

Western Beach Foreshore Road, near Cunningham Road Lat: -38.143734 Long: 144.36183, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/culture/social/display/101046-sri-chinmoy-peace-city
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Sri Chinmoy Peace City

2. St Mary of the Angels

150 Yarra St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5222 1977 http://www.stmarysgeelong.com.au/
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

St Mary of the Angels

Reviewed By AlejaNZro - Auckland, New Zealand

St Mary of the Angels Basilica on Yarra Street is an impressive major landmark in the city. The stone building is hard to miss due to it being the tallest in the city. The interior is equally impressive.

3. Barwon Grange

Fernleigh Street Newtown, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5221 3906 [email protected] http://www.zades.com.au/nattrust/grange.htm
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Barwon Grange

4. The Heights Heritage House

140 Aphrasia St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5221 3510 http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/the-heights-heritage-house-and-garden/
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

The Heights Heritage House

Reviewed By Z606SDroberts - Geelong, Australia

This National Trust homestead is magnificent, built in 1855 from an imported “kit” as all the builders had gone to the goldfield areas. Numerous huge trees and a very extensive garden. Stables with a couple of vintage cars. Excellent tour thanks to volunteer Caitlin.

5. Steampacket Gardens

Eastern Beach, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Steampacket Gardens

Reviewed By AzarulF

We went there in the afternoon but the weather was not kind to us. However, me and the kids enjoyed our time there. The view is great, there are many cafes and restaurants around the gardens. There is also bollards which can come alive if you install their apps.

55 Little Malop St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5229 3645 http://www.geelonggallery.org.au
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Geelong Gallery

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.

7. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre

410 Surfcoast Hwy, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3221 Australia +61 3 5241 5700 [email protected] http://www.narana.com.au
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre

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. Cunningham Pier

10 Western Foreshore Rd, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5222 6444 [email protected] http://www.thepiergeelong.com.au/
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4.0 based on 199 reviews

Cunningham Pier

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.

9. Geelong Arena

110 Victoria St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3215 Australia
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Geelong Arena

10. Fyansford Silo Art

Mccurdy rd, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria Australia http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/news/item/8d53708aadf3d46.aspx
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4.0 based on 31 reviews

Fyansford Silo Art

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.

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