Southwest Victoria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Twelve Apostles featuring rocky coastline, a sunset and a sandy beach
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

Where to stay in Southwest Victoria

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
The big wheel on the waterfront.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront Precinct
Wildlife Wetlands Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara.

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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Leopold

While visiting Leopold, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Connwarre and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve.

Leopold
Awesome mammatus clouds over the lake at Armstrong Creek Geelong.

Armstrong Creek

While visiting Armstrong Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Warralily Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve.

Armstrong Creek
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is 3.201.821 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
3.201.821 ₫
3.522.003 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
The beds were so comfortable my husband and I loved them. Hotel was quiet and very clean , I didn't hear other guests. Nice pool although we didn't use due to not quiet being warm enough for us. Buffet breakfast very enjoyable. Parking available. Shops are closed by and a IGA just around the corner. ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Rydges Geelong
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

4.5 out of 5
Worm Bay Road Warrnambool VIC
The price is 3.095.431 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
3.095.431 ₫
3.404.974 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The room was nice and the staff were pleasant. Unfortunately the hot springs were extra.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is 2.560.698 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.560.698 ₫
2.816.768 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice and cosy

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Admiralty Inn
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 luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,063 reviews)
Bed room very stuffy and hot

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

3 out of 5
35 Bell St Torquay VIC
Stay at this beach cabin in Torquay. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Front Beach and Torquay Golf Club are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
Room just renovated, looks much better

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St Geelong VIC
Stay at this aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (271 reviews)
Beautiful modern hotel with great facilities in a fantastic location.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Quest Geelong Central
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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