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.
Fairy Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairy Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Durdidwarrah Bushland Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Durdidwarrah Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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 Anakie
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
Eden Oak Geelong
The building is quiky but a bit unkept on the outside. The rooms have been remodelled very nicely. However the supplied kettles are a bit tall for the new hand basin.
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
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Spacious and good lighting. Loved staying there.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Quest Geelong Central
Felt homely and everything was in good condition
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Anakie
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.
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.
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.
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.
