π΄ Must-Visit Weekend Getaway from Melbourne | Geelong Day Trip Guide
Geelong β Victoriaβs second-largest city, rich in history and blessed with stunning coastal views ποΈ A popular day-trip destination near Melbourne! π How to Get There: By Car: Around 1 hour drive from Melbourne CBD. Public Transport (Car-free friendly!): Ferry β΄οΈ: Take a ferry from Docklands in Melbourne to Geelong (round trip available). V/Line Train π: From Geelong back to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne (approx. 1 hour). β΄οΈ Two Ferry Routes Available: Docklands β Portarlington Docklands β Geelong π If you choose Portarlington: A scenic coastal town π¦ͺ β try the local mussels! Quiet and perfect for a relaxed stroll. Take a bus to Geelong from there. π Geelong Must-Visit Spots: Hanaya Fusion Cafe π 64 Elizabeth St, Geelong West VIC 3218 Great Japanese ramen & coffee β no disappointment here! β Geelong Gallery πΌοΈ 55 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220 Free entry! Perfect for art lovers. Surrounded by museums, libraries, and churches β a cultural hub! βͺπ Geelong Waterfront π Painted bollards, piers, ferris wheel, fountains, indoor playgrounds, and botanical gardens π‘π³ Super Instagram-friendly! πΈ #Melbourne #WeekendGetaway #AustralianLife #TravelAustralia #MustVisitSpots #ExploreTheWorld #Geelong #StudyAbroadLife #AustraliaTravel