🇦🇺 Geelong | Melbourne's Hidden Gem for Daydreamers ☁️✨

‼️ The ULTIMATE Relaxed Geelong Day Trip Guide ‼️ If I had to describe Geelong in one word? "Unwind". Pick a sunny day ☀️, stroll by the sea, feast on seafood 🦞—perfection! 🚆 Transport 🚄 Train = BEST CHOICE! ✔️ Only $10 return from Melbourne! ✔️ Purple V/Line departs Southern Cross every 20-30 mins (~1hr trip). ⚠️ Check PTV for trackwork (may switch to buses 🚌). ⏰ Itinerary 1️⃣ 10:00 AM Depart Southern Cross → Geelong Station (~11 AM arrival). 2️⃣ 11:00 AM Geelong is tiny—perfect for a leisurely walk with friends! 🚶♀️💬 3️⃣ 🍽️ Lunch at SAILORS’ REST 📍 Book ahead for weekends! Weekdays = easy walk-in. 🌊 Ocean-view seats + friend-approved menu (details in next post!). 4️⃣ 1:00 PM 🌊 Coastal Walk Route: White Arch (iconic!) → Bollard Trail (100+ quirky wooden figures!) Photo Ops: Vintage carousel 🎠 → Open wooden pier → Harbor lawn (mini-train 🚂) → Swing sets + pool → Famous white fountain stairs ⛲️ 5️⃣ 5:00 PM 🍽️ Dinner at FISHERMENS PIER (‼️ MUST-TRY!) 📍 Standalone white building en route back. 🍷 Best Western meal in 6 months! Fancy, fresh, and book the seaside table! 6️⃣ 7:00-8:00 PM 🚶♀️ 30-min walk to station → Train to Melbourne (~9-10 PM home). 💭 Why Go? ✔️ Zero rush, max chill ✔️ Cheap, car-free, and dreamy ✔️ Ideal for weekdays off or weekend escapes! #GeelongDayTrip #MelbourneEscape #SlowTravel #CoastalVibes #AustraliaTravel