🇦🇺 Geelong | The Perfect Stop for Aussie

Just 1 hour from Melbourne, Geelong is a charming coastal town perfect if you: 1️⃣ Want to live like a local 🏖️ 2️⃣ Are traveling with kids 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3️⃣ Need to adjust to right-hand driving 🚗 (great first stop!) All attractions are within walking distance, but note: many close at 4:30pm on weekdays! 🎡 Must-Do Activities: • Giant Sky Wheel – Small but cute (think: McDonald’s fry colors 🍟), with stunning coastal views! • Eastern Beach Train Tours 🚂 – A hop-on/hop-off mini train ride past beaches and relaxed sunbathers. Thomas the Tank Engine theme for kids! • The Carousel 🎠 – A 100-year-old steam-powered merry-go-round in a glass pavilion with ocean views! Extra magical at Christmas 🎄. • The Pier Geelong 🌉 – Walk the long jetty and soak up the Aussie sun & sea breeze. • Baywalk Bollards 🪵 – 104 painted figures honoring Geelong’s history—perfect for a scenic stroll! 🌟 Hidden Highlights: 👧 MOPA (Museum of Play & Art) – Voted "Australia’s Best Children’s Museum"! A colorful, interactive space for kids (1-10 yrs). Pro tip: Join a birthday party for extra fun! 🎉 🌳 Geelong Botanic Gardens – One of Australia’s oldest, with themed gardens + picnic spots. Let the kids run wild! 🦙 National Wool Museum – Discover Australia’s wool industry through hands-on exhibits. Great for curious little minds! 🏨 Stay at R Hotel – Ocean views, walkable to beaches/shops, and right by the Sky Wheel! 👇 Check my collection for MORE Australia travel tips! #GeelongAdventures #FamilyTravel #GreatOceanRoad #CoastalVibes #TravelAustralia