The Geelong region is the fastest growing region in Victoria and home to the best surf beaches, gourmet food producers and wineries as well as internationally recognised major events. With a healthy and diverse economy, low unemployment, great access to services, world-class education and fabulous lifestyle choices within easy reach of Melbourne, the Geelong region is fast becoming the best place in Victoria to live.

Geelong is located on the shores of Corio Bay, during clear weather, the Melbourne skyline is visible from areas of Geelong when viewed across Port Phillip. The Barwon River flows through the city to the south before entering Lake Connewarre and the Barwon River estuary at Barwon Heads before going into Bass Strait.

The area also hosts festivals such as the Queenscliff Music Festival, Meredith Music Festival, the Offshore Festival and Poppykettle Festival, and has a number of cultural venues, including the Geelong Performing Arts Centre, the 1500 seat Costa Hall auditorium, and the Geelong Art Gallery.

Geelong is home to the Geelong Football Club Australian Football League team, the second oldest AFL club and one of the oldest in the world. For many years it was the only Aussie Rules club to exist outside of the greater Melbourne metropolitan area. The Cats based out of the Kardinia Park stadium and Telstra Dome in Melbourne. The club won the 2007 grand final and there are also three independent football leagues running in the area, the Geelong Football League, the Geelong & District Football League, and the Bellarine Football League.

The annual Geelong Cup thoroughbred horse race was first run in 1872, and is considered one of the most reliable guides to the result of the Melbourne Cup.The Arena stadium in North Geelong is the home of the Geelong Supercats basketball team, and was also used during the 2006 Commonwealth Games for basketball matches. The Eastern Beach foreshore and nearby Eastern Gardens regularly host internationally televised triathlons, and annual sports car and racing car events such as the Geelong Speed Trials. Corio Bay is also host to many sailing and yachting events. Geelong also has many golf courses, sporting and recreation ovals and playing fields, as well as facilities for water skiing, rowing, fishing, hiking, and greyhound and harness racing.

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Great Ocean Road and Grampians - 3 Day

Travelling southwest through Geelong, our first stop is at Anglesea to meet some Kangaroos. In picturesque Lorne where we stop for some morning tea. Further along, at Kennet River, we take a detour and look for Koalas in their natural environment. After lunch at Apollo Bay we continue our drive through the Otway National Parks majestic Mountain Ash forest. While walking in the National Park you will have an opportunity to discover the peace and tranquility of a secluded tree fern gully. We then arrive at your 4 star accommodation close to Apollo Bay. This property offers stunning views of the Southern Ocean. Following dinner, we take you on a 'Rainforest by Night' walk to see the magical glow worms. For Info on Day 2 and Day 3 click below.