Visit Lovely Banks
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.
Abe Wood Reserve
Abe Wood Reserve is just one of the places to see in Geelong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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

Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Scenic Great Ocean Road Discovery Tour - Iconic Coastal Wonders
Top hotels in Lovely Banks

Admiralty Inn
Great room, comfortable bed with very good amenities. Good shower and lots of towels. Good value for the location, size and price. Highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Rydges Geelong
Comfortable room and the kids enjoyed the pool. Late checkout was a bonus. Good buffet breakfast too.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The Sands Torquay
Beautiful place with well appointed rooms
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
Nice and roomy. Glad we stayed there.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Super easy to check in and check out? Room was very clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Great place to stay with clean rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lovely Banks

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.

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.

Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at Serendip Sanctuary or You Yangs Regional Park.

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.

Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Serendip Sanctuary and Kevin Hoffman Walk.

