Geelong
The $120 million hotel changing the face of this regional city
This Victorian industrial hub has been undergoing a gradual but deliberate metamorphosis. But until now, it has lacked top-tier stays.
- Julietta Jameson
Can only get two days away? Here are the best spots for a short break
Two days can seem like a lot more if you escape to a wellness retreat, or combine good food and wine with time in nature.
Geelong’s first new hotel in 20 years is also its largest
Minutes from Spirit of Tasmania’s new dock, the Holiday Inn & Suites makes an ideal base for exploring Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.
- Justin Meneguzzi
Moorabool Valley, Victoria: The state's most unsung wine region is even closer to Melbourne than Yarra Valley
Have you heard of Moorabool Valley?
- Kylie McLaughlin
Geelong laneways: Victoria's other city with a laneway culture
Dining and drinking venues are flourishing in a narrow laneway in the heart of Geelong's CBD.
- Tim Richards
Portarlington Grand Hotel review, Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria: Review: Reborn grand hotel a perfect base
The reborn Portarlington Grand Hotel is a triumph of thoughtful restoration and design.
- Tim Richards
Things to do in Geelong: The Victorian city you've been snubbing has transformed into a city of cool
Victoria's second biggest city has been snubbed by Melburnians thanks to its gritty, working class past - but while you weren't looking, it has transformed.
- Kylie McLaughlin
Novotel Geelong review: Tired hotel's multi-million revamp sees it finally live up to the views
Forget your preconceived notions of a tired old hotel brand - the Novotel's latest spruce-up is sure to impress.
- Kylie McLaughlin
R Hotel review, Geelong: Victoria's second-biggest city needs more hotels like this
Geelong's R Hotel places you right in the thick of things at this waterside city.
- Jim Darby
Geelong, Victoria, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights
Victoria's second city is coming first in quite a few fields...
- Jim Darby