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Things to Do in Geelong 2026 | Best Activities

Discover the best things to do in Geelong 2026: Geelong Waterfront dining, GMHBA Stadium tours, Surf Coast day trips, Bellarine wine trails and free weekend activities.

By Geelong Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Things to Do in Geelong 2026

Geelong has reinvented itself as one of Victoria's most exciting regional cities, the revitalised waterfront, the Art Gallery, growing food and wine credentials and the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula at its doorstep make it a genuinely compelling destination in its own right. visitgeelong.com.au

Iconic Geelong Experiences

Geelong Waterfront and Cunningham Pier, the revitalised Corio Bay waterfront is Geelong's social and dining hub. The carousel (1892 heritage merry-go-round), the Eastern Beach swimming enclosure and the Cunningham Pier restaurants are the main drawcards. visitgeelong.com.au
GMHBA Stadium and Cats Experience, Moorabool Street. Home of the Geelong Cats AFL club (one of Australia's most successful). Attend an AFL match during the March-September season or take a stadium tour. geelongcats.com.au
Surf Coast, Bells Beach and Jan Juc, 20km southwest. Bells Beach (Rip Curl Pro Easter surfing competition) and the Bells to Fairhaven clifftop walk (16km). surfcoast.vic.gov.au
Bellarine Peninsula Wine Trail, 30-40 minute drive southeast. A concentration of cellar doors in a compact area, Oakdene, Leura Park, Jack Rabbit and Baillieu are standouts. visitgeelong.com.au

Free Things to Do in Geelong

Geelong Art Gallery, Little Malop Street. Free permanent collection. geelonggallery.org.au
Eastern Beach, free swimming enclosure on Corio Bay.

Things to Do This Weekend in Geelong

Check the Geelong events calendar at visitgeelong.com.au for current weekend activities.

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