Visit Lovely Banks
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 vibrant area.
GMHBA Stadium
Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Great Ocean Road Must-See Extended Tour – 12 Apostles & Beyond
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Top hotels in Lovely Banks
Admiralty Inn
Clean room quick check in
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Rydges Geelong
Clean, but there was dust on the lamp shade bases and on the toilet roll holder. Also a dirty stained towel lay near the elevator. Was still there for at least 12 hours when we were leaving.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Reasonable place to stay...no complaints from this end.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Sands Torquay
Nice hotel but could be cleaner
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
Looked like it needed a bit of a tidy up from the outside but inside was good and rooms well appointed, great free breakfast, I will stay here again..
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Comfortable, clean and very pleasant staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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.
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 You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.
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 Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.