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Things to do TODAY in Geelong
Saturday 12th September 2026
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Geelong Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Step into the shoes of a top detective in Geelong's thrilling murder mystery adventure.
Armed with only your phone, you'll investigate the chilling death of Bella, a famed travel blogge..
Open from 10am-4.30pm daily.
Embark on an outdoor adventure in Lorne with the Super Circuit at Live Wire Park.
Challenge your physical and mental abilities as you scale trees, trav..
Paintball Skirmish Package - 200 Paintballs
Paintball Skirmish in Melbourne the most fun you can have with paint on!
Take your friends out of the pub and into the wild. Paintball Sk..
Melbourne's Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic drives and now you can experience this coastal highway from a unique perspective.
A skydive from 15,000ft and free-fall t..
TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park - Otway Forest | Open & Tickets
[intro]No matter your age, you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene.
Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest, this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experi..
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Sugar Free September challenges Aussies to give up added and refined sugar for the month of September to raise funds and awareness for kids adults and families impacted by muscular dystrop..
Unleash your Superpowers during Super September for children with muscular disabilities.
Choose how you will use your super power this September!
We are thrilled to invite schools co..
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LAUGHTER IN OUR LIFE
WE'VE GOT THE COMEDIANS AND THEY'VE GOT THE LOLS.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND BOOK SOME TICKETS FOR GIGS IN YOUR FAVOURITE VENUES AROUND THE CO..
BEAT is the best and most comprehensive rundown of whats on in pubs and live venues around Geelong.
Updated every Wednesday.
Beat Magazine & 100% Magazine are wholly owned and operate..
Venue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays
Lunch 11am - 2pm
Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm
Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and featu..
Swerve your way through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula as you dine on the iconic Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff.
Upon arrival, be gree..
Australia's premier whisky tasting experience discover exceptional whiskies masterclasses and our Rare&Old Bar.
Join us across Australia for unforgettable tastings from the world's fin..
The Australian national surfing museum in Torquay Australia's surfing capital celebrates the story of surfing.
Opening Hours
9am to 5pm, seven days a week, 364 days a year; only closed..
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - Open Hours
Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary cares for injured wildlife and is home to a wide range of native Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, emus, dingoes and birds.
Heritag..
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
Chewton,
Heritage Diggings National Park, Dingo Park Road 3227
Seven days a week 10:00am to 5:00pm
At the National Wool Museum, you will discover why fleece from Australias sheep has been the heart of our economy for 200 years.
Since the arriva..
National Wool Museum
Grab your ticket and enter an interactive transport world created in collaboration with illustrator James Gulliver Hancock.
Along the way you'll discover fasci..
Open 11am to 4pm every day except ANZAC Day (1pm - 4pm), and closed Good Friday, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
ADMISSION PRICES
ADULT: $12.00
CONCESSION: $10.00
CHILD(4 - 14): $6.00
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Australian National Surfing Museum
Discover the fascinating history of the Bells trophy at the Australian National Surfing Museum's latest exhibition.
Explore the origins of the tr..
Geelong Gallery
Claude Monet and Australian Impressionism
Saturday 30 May to Sunday 18 October 2026
Free entry
Claude Monet's Haystacks midday (1890) is one of a series of pain..
Geelong Gallery
Saturday 22 November 2025 to Friday 19 November 2027
Free entry
In 1890 Monet purchased his home at Giverny where he began the celebrated Haystacks series. These st..
Geelong Gallery
Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel
Saturday 20 June to Sunday 11 October 2026
Ticketed exhibition
In a landmark moment for its 130th year Geelong Gal..
Milestones in Collecting - 130th Anniversary Exhibition
Geelong Gallery
Saturday 30 May to Sunday 18 October 2026
Free entry
In Geelong Gallery's 130th anniversary year this exhibition celebrates the key works that define the Collecti..
Ongoing exhibition
National Wool Museum
On the Land: Our Story Retold is about the past present and future of Australian wool. It is about people and places and the history of the la..
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront!
Whether you're young, or young at heart, no trip to Geelong is comp..
R Hotel Geelong - Luxe Geelong Waterfront Serviced Apartments
Discover the chilled-out vibe of coastal Victoria with a stylish waterfront stay at the R Hotel Geelong.
Joining Geelon..
Melbourne Skydeck & Edge Experience: Panoramic Views 285 Metres Up
The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and has been called one of the city's top spots for taking photographs.
Shoot to the 88th floor ..
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound.
Film reviews from Switch, imdb..
The hype is real!
AusFitness Expo brings the festival vibes to fitness, with a massive lineup in 2026.
There's everything you need to look and feel good, train hard and be your bes..
ICC Sydney | International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Wear bright lippy during September to raise funds and awareness for the 1 in 2 Australian women experiencing mental health issues.
Liptember is a campaign raising funds and awareness fo..
ICC Sydney | International Convention & Exhibition Centre
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ICC Sydney | International Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Experience a unique twist on the traditional high tea served at the Bellarine Peninsula's own Van Loon's Cafe.
Begin your indulgence with a drink on arrival before sitting down to enjo..
Come along and revel in wonderful local produce food artworks and crafts direct from the farmers and makers who gather every Saturday on the Apollo Bay foreshore.
Outstanding produce, ..
Beckley Park Market is open every Saturday: 8am - 1pm @ Beckley Park Centre - Geelong.
Beckley Park Market where you can buy deli foods, bakery, eggs, fruit & veg, plants, pet items, fa..
The Port Fairy Community Market runs at Railway Place on the 2nd and 4th Saturday & selected special day's.
It brings together a selection of locally grown and handmade products and pr..
The Port Fairy Community Market runs at Railway Place on the 2nd, 4th Saturday & selected special day's.
It brings together a selection of locally grown and handmade products and produ..
Small communiity market indoor and outdoor market run by Skipton Progress Association
On every second Saturday of the month (not January), Skipton's Mechanics Hall becomes a local prod..
Geelong City Market Geelong City Market is a holistic produce food drink and creatives market that represents and promotes locality quality authenticity and excellence.
A market that h..
Van Loon's Nursery & Cafe - Wallington
Geelong,
Little Malop St Central (between Yarra St and Moorabool st)
Check out the new BagSmart BLAST series of Backpacks.
The Blast Roller Backpack takes travel in stride-on wheels on foot or on your terms.
Designed for carry-on compliance with maxi..
Onebed Anniversary Sale: A Golden Opportunity for You
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Get discounts off Adjustable Beds site-wide with exclusive discount codes.[/intro]
Anniversary Sale
Onebed's Anniversary ..
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Bravecto is one of Australia..
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran, seats 400 passengers running between Geelong and Docklands (Melbourne).
The ferry from Geelong to Melbourne and bac..
Geelong Gaol Ghost Tour - After Dark at the Old Geelong Gaol
Tour run 7 nights a week at 8pm
Opening in 1853, the Geelong Gaol is one of Australia's most intact 19th century convict prisons.
Enter these prison gates after dark and be haunted b..
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran vessel seats 400 passengers running between Portarlington and Docklands (Melbourne).
Portarlington: Portarlington Pi..
The spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne's most magnificent coastal regions: the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula.
Both desti..
Two ships make up the Spirit of Tasmania fleet that sails between mainland Australia - Victoria (Geelong) and Tasmania (Devonport) departing at each port daily.
Spirit of Tasmania cater..
Fox Footy is Australia's only dedicated 24/7 AFL channel on 504 and KAYO.
FOX FOOTY is the ultimate place to experience all the action of every round of the Toyota AFL Premiership Seaso..