Waurn Ponds Travel Guide

Geelong

Popular places to visit

Ferry

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima

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.

The Carousel
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Saint Regis Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Regis Winery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Saint Regis Winery

Top hotels in Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds Estate

Waurn Ponds Estate

3 out of 5
Nicol Dr S Waurn Ponds VIC
The price is 4.082.014 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
4.082.014 ₫
4.490.215 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Saint Regis Winery and Waurn Ponds Shopping ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Just a great stop over for the night

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Waurn Ponds Estate
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is 2.909.659 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.909.659 ₫
3.200.625 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is 2.336.545 ₫ per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
2.336.545 ₫
2.570.199 ₫ total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
Staff rooms

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC
The price is 3.037.002 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
3.037.002 ₫
3.340.720 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
aircon wasn't cold

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is 3.601.491 ₫ per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
3.601.491 ₫
3.961.640 ₫ total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The staff and house was amazing, very happy

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is 3.560.833 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
3.560.833 ₫
3.916.843 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
Amazing place to stay . Deff stay here again

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Sands Torquay
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Other neighbourhoods around Waurn Ponds

This is a lovely place to go exploring at any time of the year. There is a walking track along the river that leads to a number of platforms, which has beautiful views over the falls. After a decent winters rain, it's great for photographers. In summer you can find a lot of skinks here. Great biodiversity. #lovemytown

Highton

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park.

Highton
The Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway was built to commemorate the 3,000 soldiers returned from World War I who built the Road between 1918 - 1932. The Arch is located 5 km west of Aireys Inlet

Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

Mount Duneed
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Grovedale

Travellers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.

Grovedale
Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

Belmont
Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

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.

Newtown
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Charlemont

While visiting Charlemont, you might make a stop by sights like Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve.

Charlemont

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