Geelong Station: A Portal to Victoria’s Golden Era 🚂⏳

Step off the modern V/Line train and into 1856 at this beautifully preserved relic of Australia’s rail history—where wrought-iron arches and heritage-listed brickwork whisper tales of gold rush prosperity. Why This Station Captivates 🏛️ Architectural Time Capsule: Soaring bluestone facade with original Victorian-era detailing Interior vaulted ceilings where sunlight filters through steel latticework Platform benches worn smooth by generations of travelers 🚆 The Melbourne Connection: Just 1-hour from Southern Cross Station aboard plum-colored V/Line trains Departures every 20 mins—no booking needed Historical Highlights ⏳ Built during Victoria’s railway boom (same decade as Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station) 🔔 Still operational with its antique signal bells occasionally chiming. 📸 Secret Photo Spot: The eastern platform’s analog departure board. Pro Traveler Tips ☕ Grab a coffee from the retro kiosk—their scones are baked using a 1920s recipe. 🚉 Watch for the theater-style "GEELONG" sign—last of its kind in regional Victoria. #Australia#Geelong#RailwayRomance #LivingHistory #GoldenAgeOfTravel 🚂