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.
Serendip Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Serendip Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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
Top hotels in Lovely Banks
Admiralty Inn
Quite close to a busy fire station. Several emergency departures under full siren through the night woke us up
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Rydges Geelong
Clean room and great location
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Sands Torquay
Room was great. Restaurant was disappointing - couldn't get a simple takeout meal.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Room was clean, staff were great and had good amenities.
Reviewed on 14 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
The hotel was very clean with very helpful staff In-room dining was quite good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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 Avalon Coastal Reserve.
