Corio
Geelong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Corio Native Grasslands Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Beckley Park International Raceway
You can take time to visit Beckley Park International Raceway during your travels to Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Werribee Mansion and Sovereign Hill 1 Day Tour
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Corio
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
Although on a main highway, rooms are situated behind the main building so noise was not a factor. Staff very helpful. Great buffet dinner in the hotel with excellent variety of foods.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Admiralty Inn
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Rydges Geelong
Staff are great and restaurant meal was great, room clean and tidy , very small, Only issue was the A/C vent in the bathroom sounded like jet engine all night and kept us awake till 5am ...room 715
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
Create location, close to shopping and amenities. Great waterview.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Corio
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.
Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.
Avalon
While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk are some notable places to visit nearby.
Geelong West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
East Geelong
You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.
