Southwest Victoria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Twelve Apostles featuring rocky coastline, a sunset and a sandy beach
Bay of Islands Coastal Park featuring rugged coastline
Griffiths Island Lighthouse featuring a bay or harbour
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village which includes a lighthouse, signage and a bay or harbour
Southwest Victoria showing a beach and waves

Where to stay in Southwest Victoria

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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.

Lara
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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
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Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

Waurn Ponds
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Leopold

When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Curlewis Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Leopold
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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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Geelong West

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.617.868 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.617.868 ₫
2.879.655 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I greatly appreciated the hotel location, professional staff and the excellent facilities!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Rydges Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is 2.359.739 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.359.739 ₫
2.595.713 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
"The Holiday Inn is modern and conveniently located. The only downside is that you have to separately book and pay a second party for parking your car, even though it’s parked underneath the same building."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
4.5 out of 5
Worm Bay Road, Warrnambool, VIC
The price is 2.328.406 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.328.406 ₫
2.561.333 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Warrnambool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Very clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Cumberland Lorne Resort
4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,011 reviews)
"Nice but feeling a little dated in areas (especially bathroom and kitchen), and the pool, spa was closed for renovation (of which we were only advised a week prior)."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,432 reviews)
"Location to the water front in Geelong and close to shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
3 out of 5
35 Bell St, Torquay, VIC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Torquay. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Front Beach and Torquay Golf Club are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (652 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean and great location"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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