Popular places to visit
The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design
Enjoy an outing to Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design during your stay in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo, koala and chocolate tour
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Batesford
Admiralty Inn
Great service, clean room and nice amenities.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Rydges Geelong
Spotless room. Very clean
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
The Sands Torquay
Excellent hotel to stay. Clean,Modern and quiet.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
Great stay. Ammenities are wonderful. Rooms gorgeous. Check in process and late night instructions could use some work.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Clean, the pool, close to everything
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
The room was nice.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Batesford
North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.
Geelong West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.
Highton
Highton might not have many top sights, but Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
