Best Family Activities in Geelong
Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, has lots of things to do for families and kids. It's located just an hour down the highway from Melbourne which makes it an ideal location for a day or short-break visit. It is also a good stop over on a road trip down the Great Ocean Road.
Geelong's location on Port Phillip Bay provides lots of water based activities during the warmer months and it is also a family friendly destination year round with some excellent indoor attractions.
Check out our recommendations below on the best things to do in Geelong with kids.
The Mount Duneed and Armstrong Creek area of Geelong has become the location for one epic playground after another. A trip to this part of Geelong will be rewarded by anyone seekin ..
Adventure Park Geelong is the home of Victoria's first water theme park. It has twenty rides and activities which is a combination of nine water rides, eight non-water family rides ..
Barrabool Maze Estate is a stand alone destination. Within a short 15 minute drive from the Geelong CBD you are transported into the tranquil countryside of the Barrabool Hills. ..
Set on six acres with beautifully landscaped gardens, this is not your average mini golf. At Bellarine Adventure Golf they have two magnificent 18 hole courses - Mountain course a ..
Bounce Inc Geelong is full-on fun from start to finish with connected trampolines, rock climbing walls, a Ninja Warrior course, basketball lanes, an airmat, dodgeball court and wal ..
On the east side of Geelong on Corio bay is the magnificent Art Deco masterpiece, Eastern Beach. It has been a favorite destination for families since opening in the late 1930s. Ea ..
Fairy Park has the following areas: Fairytale Land: Follow the yellow brick road to find fabled tales collected by legendary European storytellers. Peek into the world of all yo ..
Following the Bollard Trail, you will meet some of the unique characters who played a part in Geelong's history, from the original Indigenous inhabitants to more contemporary chara ..
The Geelong Botanic Gardens is an important garden which conserves plants from around the world. Come and explore... Stimulate the senses with the colours and scents of the ama ..
A 19th century gaol which operated from 1853-1991 in the same conditions you see today. Opening Hours: Open to the public on weekends, school holidays and public holidays 12-5 ..
The Geelong Waterfront is a great waterfront redevelopment and the transformation includes new restaurants, beautiful landscaped gardens, walking, cycling and skating paths, attrac ..
For those who like plaza then you will be in heaven with this cutting edge combination of art, technology and skating. There are plenty of stairs, ledges, blocks, rails, manual pad ..
Features of the Aquatic Centre include: An 8-lane 50-metre swimming pool with ramp access and boom enabling it to be divided into two 25-metre pools. A state-of-the-art gym and ..
The Museum of Play and Art (MoPA) is founded on the belief that more play and creativity will paint a brighter future. Our exhibits and activities are crafted to provide rich oppor ..
The National Wool Museum showcases the Australian wool story - from the sheep's back to the clothes rack, and from the birth of the industry in the 1840s to its place in the world ..
Facilities include: Inline (Rollerblading) & roller skating arena Birthday Party Venue - all ages & great plans Schools' roller skating & Rollerblading program Inline roller ho ..
The sanctuary, an excellent example of the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains, is the perfect place to learn about and experience birdlife and wetlan ..
The Carousel sits proudly in an award winning custom made glass and steel Carousel Pavilion, on the Quay at Waterfront Geelong. The 1892 Armitage-Herschell antique, fully restored ..
The Hill is a large public mountain bike park in Geelong, occupying approximately four hectares, which caters for all riders of any age. It features five tracks catering from begin ..
The name 'You Yangs' comes from the Aboriginal word 'Wurdi Youang' or 'Ude Youang' meaning big mountain in the middle of the plain. The park's distinctive granite peaks rise from t ..
