Helen's Guidebook
Tourist information
There is a regional tourism office here with free information on local attractions and events
National Wool Museum
26 Moorabool StSightseeing
Eastern Beach is about 1km from here with an enclosed swimming spot and children’s pool which is free. There is a playground and restaurant/kiosk
13 locals recommend
Eastern Beach Reserve
Eastern Beach is about 1km from here with an enclosed swimming spot and children’s pool which is free. There is a playground and restaurant/kiosk
Barwon River
Excellent walking track and beautiful wide river
Geelong Waterfront
95 Eastern Beach RdCunningham Pier
10 Western Foreshore RdOcean Grove
About 20 minute drive from here
Torquay
About a 25 minute drive from here
This is a great beach next to Ocean Grove approx 25 mins drive. There are lots of unique gift shops to explore and some great eating and drinking spots. It is the start of the Barwon river with a nice shallow beach fir walking and dipping your ties if you don’t want to change into bathers
77 locals recommend
Barwon Heads
This is a great beach next to Ocean Grove approx 25 mins drive. There are lots of unique gift shops to explore and some great eating and drinking spots. It is the start of the Barwon river with a nice shallow beach fir walking and dipping your ties if you don’t want to change into bathers
Food scene
Wah Wah Gee
Foreshore RdGreat Asian food and views on the Cunningham pier
Sailors' Rest
3 Moorabool StNice restaurant near the Eastern Beach
Kilgour St Grocer
164 Kilgour StLocal coffee shop only 1 block away
This pub is within walking distance (about 1 block) and has renowned photographic art taken or owned by former paparazzi photographer and local legend Darryn Lyons. There is live music on weekends
15 locals recommend
Elephant & Castle Hotel
158 McKillop StThis pub is within walking distance (about 1 block) and has renowned photographic art taken or owned by former paparazzi photographer and local legend Darryn Lyons. There is live music on weekends
The strip between Moorabool and Gheringhap streets is popular with locals. There are numerous bars and eateries. I recommend The Arborist, Westend, 18th Amendment Bar, and the Piano Bar
11 locals recommend
Little Malop Street
Little Malop StreetThe strip between Moorabool and Gheringhap streets is popular with locals. There are numerous bars and eateries. I recommend The Arborist, Westend, 18th Amendment Bar, and the Piano Bar
A very cool hidden away bar with exciting cocktails that is a great place to start the night. Reminiscent of Smith street, Collingwood
13 locals recommend
The 18th Amendment Bar
82A Little Malop StA very cool hidden away bar with exciting cocktails that is a great place to start the night. Reminiscent of Smith street, Collingwood
This is a great place for a drink and sing along. There are nightly shows. Sometimes it features drag. You probably need to book in advance
43 locals recommend
Piano Bar Geelong
90-92 Little Malop StThis is a great place for a drink and sing along. There are nightly shows. Sometimes it features drag. You probably need to book in advance
A relatively new and fresh bar like venue with pub like meals, in fancier surrounds. Very popular with locals. You would need to book in advance
Westend Geelong
98 Little Malop StreetA relatively new and fresh bar like venue with pub like meals, in fancier surrounds. Very popular with locals. You would need to book in advance
My favourite Geelong restaurant for sophisticated dining. It’s a South American style with understated elegance. You would need a reservation
9 locals recommend
ALMA Restaurant
93-95 Ryrie StMy favourite Geelong restaurant for sophisticated dining. It’s a South American style with understated elegance. You would need a reservation
I love this place for seamless service and shared plates of tasty samples. The feed me option is approx $60 pp degustation style
10 locals recommend
The Arborist Geelong
75 Little Malop StI love this place for seamless service and shared plates of tasty samples. The feed me option is approx $60 pp degustation style
Renowned for bespoke toppings on thin crust bases, a short walk from here. A little pricey but worth a look for a treat
BAKERY • LOCAL
8 Ormond RoadRenowned for bespoke toppings on thin crust bases, a short walk from here. A little pricey but worth a look for a treat
Pizzas with Attitude Geelong
3 Walls StThis pizza shop is literally around the corner.
This is a premier pizza location for eat in, set within the grounds of a working brewery with an industrial communal vibe. Some outdoor seating as well and a selection of its own beers on tap
60 locals recommend
Little Creatures Brewing P/L
221 Swanston StThis is a premier pizza location for eat in, set within the grounds of a working brewery with an industrial communal vibe. Some outdoor seating as well and a selection of its own beers on tap