About Geelong
Geelong - Victoria's largest regional city is less than an hour from Melbourne and delivers you to a picturesque waterfront, parks, gardens, beaches, great dining and plenty of shopping!
Geelong is packed with places to go and things to do. The city’s cultural precinct includes one of Australia’s best regional art galleries and modern live performance theatres. The waterfront is home to another major live theatre, housed within the university’s city campus, and a discovery centre that documents the local history of one of the world’s largest car-makers. Sport, too, figures high on the list, especially Aussie rules.
Geelong has one of Australia’s finest regional galleries. Located in the arts precinct, next to the historic City Hall, the gallery features some famous examples of early Australian painters, plus a wide-ranging contemporary collection. One of the most well-known is the Bush Burial by Frederick McCubbin. The gallery is open every day.
Geelong's founders have left a legacy of beautiful parks and gardens close to the city centre. They are wonderful places where you can relax and enjoy tranquil surroundings at anytime of year. A little farther out are large national and state parks with native animals, including kangaroos and koalas. Sanctuaries provide protection for a range of birds, including many rare species.
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