๐ด Must-Visit Weekend Getaway from Melbourne | Geelong Day Trip Guide
Geelong โ Victoriaโs second-largest city, rich in history and blessed with stunning coastal views ๐๏ธ A popular day-trip destination near Melbourne! ๐ How to Get There: By Car: Around 1 hour drive from Melbourne CBD. Public Transport (Car-free friendly!): Ferry โด๏ธ: Take a ferry from Docklands in Melbourne to Geelong (round trip available). V/Line Train ๐: From Geelong back to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne (approx. 1 hour). โด๏ธ Two Ferry Routes Available: Docklands โ Portarlington Docklands โ Geelong ๐ If you choose Portarlington: A scenic coastal town ๐ฆช โ try the local mussels! Quiet and perfect for a relaxed stroll. Take a bus to Geelong from there. ๐ Geelong Must-Visit Spots: Hanaya Fusion Cafe ๐ 64 Elizabeth St, Geelong West VIC 3218 Great Japanese ramen & coffee โ no disappointment here! โ Geelong Gallery ๐ผ๏ธ 55 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220 Free entry! Perfect for art lovers. Surrounded by museums, libraries, and churches โ a cultural hub! โช๐ Geelong Waterfront ๐ Painted bollards, piers, ferris wheel, fountains, indoor playgrounds, and botanical gardens ๐ก๐ณ Super Instagram-friendly! ๐ธ #Melbourne #WeekendGetaway #AustralianLife #TravelAustralia #MustVisitSpots #ExploreTheWorld #Geelong #StudyAbroadLife #AustraliaTravel