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Fine Dining in Geelong

Geelong: Stunning

Geelong is a vibrant regional city just down the road from Melbourne featuring a stunning waterfront and a fabulous wine region on our doorstep.

And there is so much more. Geelong has an amazing mix of dining and entertainment options.

The beautiful Barwon River winds its way through the city past lush parks and gardens. Walking trails are everywhere so its very easy to explore.

Geelong has a colourful history which you can discover via many of the local attractions, museums and galleries.

Latest News Geelong

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Thu, 25 Feb 2010
Regional Itineraries & One Day Cooking classes   more »

World's Longest Lunch - Geelong Botanic Gardens

Mon, 22 Feb 2010
Friday 12th March 2010  more »

52 - a print exchange portfolio – at Geelong Gallery

Fri, 19 Feb 2010
A portfolio of prints by fifty-two contemporary Victorian artists curated by printmaker Rona Green.   more »

Annual Bridal Expo - Four Points by Sheraton Geelong

Fri, 19 Feb 2010
Sunday 16th May 2010  more »
Geelong: Vibrant Waterfront

Vibrant Waterfront

A visit to Geelong is not complete if you haven't seen the cities stunning waterfront. It is a hive of activity with a number of restaurants and cafes, beautiful landscaped gardens, attractions and public art, all with amazing views of Corio Bay.

There are plenty of possibilities to explore and view the waterfront: walking, cycling and skating paths and a number of air, land and water activities.

A Visit to Geelong

Lara Food & Wine Festival

Lara Food & Wine Festival

Sunday 28th March. Bring a rug and picnic on the lawns of the historic Pirra Homestead and join us in tasting mouth watering produce from some of the regions best gourmet food and wine producers. Entertainment for the whole family.

The festival features:
  • Celebrity hostess, Catriona Rowntree and celebrity chefs Gabriel Gaté and Matt Dempsey.
  • Masterclases: learn how to taste the difference between olive oils and how to select a premium oil.
  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Preserves Competition
  • Photographic competition
  • Sit back and relax to an eclectic mix of the blues, contemporary, pop rock and funk music.
  • Plenty of children’s entertainment including Dan the Magic Man tricks
  • See the work of local artists’ at our Art exhibition
  • Let the children get creative and enjoy making edible art
Date: 28 March 2010
Time: 10:00am until 5:00pm
Where: Pirra Homestead 108 Windermere Road, Lara. Melway Reference 423-C2
Entry: FREE (and free parking)

www.larafoodandwinefestival.com.au

2010 UCI Road Cycling World Championships

29 September – 3 October 2010

The 2010 UCI Road Cycling World Championships are coming to Geelong and will provide a wonderful showcase for the sport of cycling in Australia.  This will be the first time this event has ever been staged in the Southern Hemisphere.  The Time Trial events will be staged in Melbourne, followed by the Road Races staged in Geelong across the final weekend.  This will be one of the largest events ever hosted in Geelong, when we welcome the World’s best male and female cyclists to our Region for a weekend of world-class cycling
 
www.melbourne2010.com.au

Walking tours of Geelong

Start your trip to Geelong with a guided walk where you will visit the key attractions, the arts precinct and our stunning Waterfront. Get some inspiration for the remainder of your stay and even some discounts!

Walks depart from the National Wool Museum, Cnr Brougham & Moorabool St
Cost: $12
Duration: Aprox. 2 hours
Includes: morning or afternoon tea hosted by Four Points by Sheraton on the spectacular Geelong Waterfront.
Bookings by appointment. Phone 5244 7102

There are plenty of other walks that you can do independently. Find out more.