🇦🇺 Melbourne/Geelong: A Summer Like No Other! 🌞🌊

Geelong in summer is pure dopamine – almost unreal how beautiful it is! Here’s a detailed one-day guide perfect for car-free travelers looking for a relaxing weekend. 🚌 Getting There: 1️⃣ By Ferry: Book a day in advance on Port Phillip Ferries – Docklands ↔ Geelong 2️⃣ By Train: Take the V/Line from Southern Cross Station – about 1 hour ride 🚆 🗺️ Itinerary: 1️⃣ Geelong Gallery 🖼️ – Free entry! Small but lovely, with a pretty garden next to it. 2️⃣ National Wool Museum 🐑 – $12 entry (we skipped it but browsed the wool products at the gift shop!). 3️⃣ Eastern Beach 🏖️ Cunningham Pier & iconic arch 📸 Giant Sky Wheel 🎡 – $10 for 9 full rotations with panoramic views! Geelong Waterfront ⛲ – Classic photo spot with palm trees 🌴 Outdoor pool & diving platform nearby 🏊 (change rooms and showers available!) 4️⃣ Geelong Botanic Gardens 🌸 – A scenic coastal walk leads you here. Small but packed with beautiful plants (watch out for mosquitoes! 🦟). 5️⃣ Geelong Gaol Museum 🏚️ – A former prison with chilling exhibits about inmate life. A bit spooky and cool inside ❄️! 6️⃣ Westfield Shopping Centre 🛍️ – Near the station, perfect for some last-minute shopping if you still have energy! 🍽️ Lunch: We ate at Wharf Shed right by the sea 🌊. Sat outside with ocean views – highly recommend the lamb pizza 🍕 and sweet potato fries! No regrets – so tasty! Around $30 per person. 💬 Summary: Geelong is totally worth the trip! Just be ready to walk – the city is compact but best explored on foot. We were exhausted by the end… but in a good way! 😅💙 #SunAndSea #WorkingHoliday #StudyAbroadLife #CarFreeTravel #Geelong #Foodie #BeachVibes #Melbourne #DayTrip