Geelong Victoria

Geelong is one hour from Melbourne and is known as the city by the bay. It is more than a water resort town. Time seems to stand still. The bustling people go past the heritage buildings with historic churches. Culture and education are priorities for the traveller so get into the souvenir shops and find that special gift. Street cafes are popular with the visitor. The markets by the water can help your enjoyment as well as the parks and gardens of Geelong. Arts and crafts are well presented and artists find great inspiration from the city. The geelong botanic gardens are a delight to visit. There are lots of flash fauna and flora. The art gallery is impressive and houses some of the finest works in Australia from impressionists to abstract.

The national wool museum is housed in the historic wool stores. You can find wool fabric and exhibits of wool production. The wool industry is still strong today. Stay on at a wool farm for a unique holiday experience. Stay at a squatters mansion and treat yourself to elegance and history. The wineries are well represented in the area. Also see the local brewery to try some beer. Surfing is big business around this area and Bells beach serves up some classic waves. Swells come in from antarctica and the roaring fourties. Take a game of golf and get some exercise. Try a paragliding ride and see the spectacular coast line and the lovely landmarks such as the eatern beach complex.

Apollo Bay is on a crescent beach and is home to a fishing fleet. Port phillip bay is a great place for skiing as well as sailing in those top regattas. Fishing is a fun time as well as horse riding and just walking on the beach with family and friends. The bays along the coast are good for relaxing and there is something to see at every turn. Hop on a ferry to go to tasmania across the bass strait. Geelong has one foot in the past and one in today. The night life is vibrant and colourful. So listen up and have some fun all of your own. If classics are your thing then you can see the symphony or the opera.

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