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 vibrant 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.
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.
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 relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.
Things to do
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo, koala and chocolate tour
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Werribee Mansion and Sovereign Hill 1 Day Tour
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Corio
Nightcap at Gateway Hotel
Exelant hotel very friendly staff good restaurant and good food. Would recommend the hotel to anyone.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Rydges Geelong
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Quiet location in a park, seem to be targeting families so a little bit noisy until kids go to sleep but very quiet after that. Lovely Thai food available from the bar.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Ez check-in, clean rooms, towels and sheets. ez check-in and check-out. Good value for money. Nice stay.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Room was tidy but there were heaps of marks on walls and view out window was of pile of cut branches
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
The Sands Torquay
Good size room, poor outlook, clean, good check in.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 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 Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
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 Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure or Geelong Botanical Gardens.
