What to do and see in City of Greater Geelong, Victoria: The Best Nature & Parks

September 27, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in City of Greater Geelong, Australia including Mount Rothwell Conservation and Research Centre, Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, Gateway Reserve, Geelong Playspace, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art, 13th Beach, Eastern Beach Reserve, Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Lorne Reserve, Steampacket Gardens.
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1. Mount Rothwell Conservation and Research Centre

5 Rothwell Rd aka Mt Rothwell, Biodiversity Interpretation Centre: Facebook has recent info, Little River, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3211 Australia +61 434 295 355 http://www.mtrothwell.com.au
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Mount Rothwell Conservation and Research Centre

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. Ocean Grove Nature Reserve

Grubb Rd, Wallington, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3221 Australia
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Ocean Grove Nature Reserve

3. Gateway Reserve

Melaluka st, Leopold, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria Australia http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parks/item/gateway.aspx
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Gateway Reserve

Reviewed By lyndaknight2011 - Geelong, Australia

A fun park to take young children for a picnic or a BBQ. Interesting to explore the pathways and look at the bird life and play on the playground.

4. Geelong Playspace

Eastern Park Circuit, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3219 Australia http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parks/item/playspace.aspx
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Geelong Playspace

5. MoPA: Museum of Play and Art

51 McKillop St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 1800 006 672 [email protected] http://www.museumofplayandart.com.au
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art

Geelong Children's Museum, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art, is a beautiful and creative space for children and families to play and learn together. Visitors can roam and engage with the immersive experiences, or join in on any number of artful activations with the amazing team of educators. The Museum is open 7-days a week but tickets are limited - so forward bookings are highly recommended (via their website)!

Reviewed By saraashleat

MoPA is an amazing space and concept. Each area has been carefully considered and made completely for kids - Finally! And then there's the cafe with lovely coffee, food and snacks for everyone. The staff are amazing, helpful, kind and fun. There are plenty of extra activities too, like dance party, paint crafts and paint the car. Will definitely be frequenting MoPA.

6. 13th Beach

Barwon Heads, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 2004 Australia
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

13th Beach

Reviewed By DrGreyhound - City of Greater Geelong, Australia

Terrific road out of Barwon Heads follows the length of 13th beach. Taking it in fast (in car), medium (stop at lookouts) or slow (walk beach). Sunsets are a drawcard to watch and savour.

7. Eastern Beach Reserve

95 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parks/item/easternbeach.aspx
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4.5 based on 1,047 reviews

Eastern Beach Reserve

Reviewed By Radjoc947 - Grovedale, Australia

A great place for a family day at the beach. Spacious lawn area ideal for a picnic, great facilities for the kids from the youngest to adults. Children's pool for the little ones, makes a safe environment for families. Cafe with take away food on site. Established in 1938 but upgraded only a few years back, it has always been popular with locals and visitors alike.

8. Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary

Taits Road, Barwon Heads, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3227 Australia +61 3 5254 2484 [email protected] http://www.jirrahlinga.com.au/
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary

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 ????

9. Lake Lorne Reserve

51-59 Reserve Road, Drysdale, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3222 Australia http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parks/item/lakelorne.aspx
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Lake Lorne Reserve

10. 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.

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