Popular places to visit
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 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.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design
Enjoy an outing to Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design during your stay in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
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.
Things to do
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Great Ocean Road Must-See Extended Tour – 12 Apostles & Beyond
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Batesford
Rydges Geelong
Clean room, friendly staff, lovely amenities
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Sands Torquay
Excellent hotel to stay. Clean,Modern and quiet.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
Lovely location, clean and friendly staff. Restaurant food was delicious and good breakfast options.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Admiralty Inn
Great service, clean room and nice amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
We enjoyed the amenities and the room was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
The person who checked us in was kind, knowledgeable and helpful suggesting dining options for the area
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Batesford
Norlane
Travellers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.
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.
