π Geelong Day Trip Guide (Car-Free Edition!) π
π’ Transportation: 1οΈβ£ Melbourne β Geelong Ferry from Docklands (1h+ ride) β Arrive 15 mins early! β¨ Seasick? Take meds π, but our ride was smooth sailing! 2οΈβ£ Geelong β Melbourne Train from Geelong Station (~1h to Southern Cross) β Just tap your Myki card! π½οΈ Lunch Stop: Hungry after arrival? We aimed for Sailorβs Rest but switched to Edge (both near the pier!). Tried their: Seafood pasta π (tasty, with a Southeast Asian twist!) Beef burger π (solid choice!). πΆβοΈ Sightseeing Route: 1οΈβ£ Cunningham Pier (*11-min walk*) β Iconic arches + ocean views! 2οΈβ£ Eastern Beach (*2-min walk*) β Dip your toes or snap pics! πΈ 3οΈβ£ Geelong Waterfront (*17-min walk / 4-min bike*) Donβt miss the fountain β² & (formerly) the Giant Sky Wheel π‘. 4οΈβ£ Geelong Gaol Museum (*14-min tram / 5-min taxi*) β Spooky historic jail! βοΈ 5οΈβ£ Geelong Gallery (*7-min walk to station*) β Art fix before heading back! πΌοΈ π Return to Melbourne with happy memories! #StudyAbroadLife #GeelongGuide #MelbourneDayTrip #SlowTravel #AustraliaTravel