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Things to do TODAY in Geelong
Saturday 20th December 2025
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Adventure Park Geelong | Open Hours & Tickets
Adventure Park reopens for the 2025/2026 Summer Season in November 2025!
Saturday 22nd November 2025 - Sunday 29th March 2026
Victoria's biggest and most exciting theme park is open..
Open from 10am-4.30pm daily.
Embark on an outdoor adventure in Lorne with the Super Circuit at Live Wire Park.
Challenge your physical and mental abilities as you scale trees, trav..
redballoon.com.au | Otway Fly Treetop Adventures offers the Otway Fly Treetop Walk.
The Otway Fly is a 600 metre long 25 metre high elevated tree top walk ascending at a gentle grade th..
Zip Line Experience @ @ Otway Fly
Zip 30 metres above the forest floor in this unique eco adventure spanning nine cloud stations and two swing bridges!
Then, get back on ground and ..
A zip lining experience like no other!
Zip 30 metres above the forest floor in this unique eco adventure spanning nine cloud stations and two swing bridges!
Then, get back on groun..
Paintball Skirmish Package - 200 Paintballs
Paintball Skirmish in Melbourne the most fun you can have with paint on!
Take your friends out of the pub and into the wild. Paintball Sk..
No matter your age, you'll find excitement aplenty at Trees Adventure: Yeodene.
Nestled within the pristine Otway Forest, this adventure haven offers a range of thrilling experiences. ..
In partnership with Nova Entertainment Tell Me What To Read powered by Booktopia is the new ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers.
The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me..
Regional Victoria Power Alliance: Stop Labor's Towers
The Regional Victoria Power Alliance has launched the STOP LABOR'S TOWERS campaign.
For over three years we have been voicing our opposition to the dangerous and ill-conceived high vol..
Kmart Australia is proud to launch its 38th annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal together with founding charity partner, The Salvation Army, once again calling for support with any gift or mon..
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MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - 51 McKillop Street Geelong
MoPA is open ALL day EVERY day
Note: Tickets must be pre-booked
Opening Hours:
Session Times
Monday to Friday:
Morn..
Geelong's best guide to keep the kids entertained during the School Holidays.
Saturday 20th December 2025 - Monday 26th January 2026
Check back regularly as new events are added dai..
All aboard for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride this December!
Join us at the Bellarine Railway for a magical theatrical journey inspired by the beloved Christmas story where festive pyjama..
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays
Thanks to continued funding from the Victorian Government the Kids Go..
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LAUGHTER IN OUR LIFE
WE'VE GOT THE COMEDIANS AND THEY'VE GOT THE LOLS.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND BOOK SOME TICKETS FOR GIGS IN YOUR FAVOURITE VENUES AROUND THE CO..
Kings of Comedy is Australia's original underground comedy club, a nationwide live stand-up network built for people who want something raw, hilarious and unmistakably local.
Operating..
BEAT is the best and most comprehensive rundown of whats on in pubs and live venues around Geelong.
Updated every Wednesday.
Beat Magazine & 100% Magazine are wholly owned and operate..
Venue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays
Lunch 11am - 2pm
Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm
Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and featu..
Club Chin Chin is a year long pop-up, part of the new Joel Selwood Stand in GMHBA Stadium.
Club Chin Chin will have a menu filled with staples from the Flinders Lane restaurant, as well..
Swerve your way through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula as you dine on the iconic Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff.
Upon arrival, be gree..
The Australian national surfing museum in Torquay Australia's surfing capital celebrates the story of surfing.
Opening Hours
9am to 5pm seven days a week 364 days a year; only closed C..
The Ballarat Wildlife Park is open every day except Christmas Day.
Victoria's no. 1 interactive wildlife conservation experience! Hand-feed 100 free-roaming Kangaroos cuddle a Koala & g..
VICTORIA'S LARGEST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FESTIVAL
See 3.3 million sparkling lights and over a thousand dazzling light installations at Adventure Park.
See Victoria's LARGEST lights displa..
The Geelong Gaol Museum is housed in the former H.M. Geelong Gaol.
The museum showcases the history of the Gaol which has overlooked the township of Geelong for over 170 years, and the..
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - Open Hours
Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary cares for injured wildlife and is home to a wide range of native Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, emus, dingoes and birds.
Heritag..
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
Chewton,
Heritage Diggings National Park, Dingo Park Road 3227
OPEN 7 DAYS
10am to 3pm
At the National Wool Museum, you will discover why fleece from Australias sheep has been the heart of our economy for 200 years.
Since the arrival of sheep ..
Open 11am to 4pm every day except ANZAC Day (1pm - 4pm), and closed Good Friday, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
ADMISSION PRICES
ADULT: $12.00
CONCESSION: $10.00
CHILD(4 - 14): $6.00
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From April to Sept 9.30 till 5 pm. From October to March 9.30 till 6.00
The Victoria State Rose Garden is normally open every day and is free to visit.
The international acclaimed V..
Visit one of Victoria's most popular wildlife attractions with tickets to Werribee Open Range Zoo for a wildlife experience with a difference!
Open 365 days a year 9am - 5pm | entry cl..
Werribee Park Mansion is open daily throughout the year.
Visit Werribee Park Mansion and discover the story of an Australian pastoral empire.
Hours of operation
Low season (7 April ..
Geelong Gallery
A Moment in Time - Collecting Contemporary celebrates works acquired over the last decade through the fundraising efforts of Geelong Contemporary one of the Gallery's k..
Following on from five hugely successful Art in the Vines sculpture exhibitions Hanging Rock Winery is pleased to present a new exhibition for the 2025/26 season.
Annual Sculpture Exhib..
Geelong Gallery
This annual exhibition celebrates the achievements and creative practice of young emerging artists living in Geelong and the surrounding region who completed their Vict..
New Directions - Prints by Australian Women Artists 1960's-2000's
New Directions - Prints by Australian Women Artists 1960's-2000's
Saturday 15 November 2025 to Sunday 8 February 2026
Geelong Gallery
Free entry
New Directions explores the creat..
Richard Lewer: I Only Talk to God When I Want Something
Geelong Gallery
Multi-disciplinary artist Richard Lewer works across painting drawing and animation to explore the human condition.
Through his highly autobiographical practice Lew..
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront!
Whether you're young, or young at heart, no trip to Geelong is comp..
R Hotel Geelong - Luxe Geelong Waterfront Serviced Apartments
Discover the chilled-out vibe of coastal Victoria with a stylish waterfront stay at the R Hotel Geelong.
Joining Geelon..
Melbourne Skydeck & Edge Experience: Panoramic Views 285 Metres Up
The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and has been called one of the city's top spots for taking photographs.
Shoot to the 88th floor ..
Enjoy Scenic flight and Skydive from up to 15000ft directly over the Great Ocean Road.
Securely attached to your experienced tandem instructor you will be guided through your entire sk..
Our Carousel Christmas with Santa events at The Carousel are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.
Children can enjoy the festive atmosphere and a treat bag, share their Chr..
Christmas is going to be extra special this year, with an exciting program of events and activities including our traditional favourites.
There's something for everyone in this year's ..
Find the best streets to see Christmas Lights @ Christmas Lights Search
The guide at Christmas Lights Search will help you and your family plan find the best Christmas Light displays.
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City Hall is lighting up once again this Christmas with festive projections showcasing a contemporary celebration and series of playful visual responses composed to music.
Taking inspi..
Floating Christmas Tree Sound and Light Show
Steampacket Gardens - Wadawurrung Country, Eastern Beach Road, Waterfront Geelong
Our spectacular Floating Christmas Tree has returned ..
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves.
Whatever tinsels your fancy we've got you covered!
So get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer...
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound.
Film reviews from Switch, imdb..
Heritage High Tea at The Refectory Parlour Cafe - Werribee Park
Elevate your Werribee Park experience by indulging in a Heritage High Tea at The Refectory Parlour Cafe, thoughtfully crafted by Award Winning Bursaria Fine Catering.
You'll be treated..
Experience a unique twist on the traditional high tea served at the Bellarine Peninsula's own Van Loon's Cafe.
Begin your indulgence with a drink on arrival before sitting down to enjo..
Outstanding produce, food, artworks, and crafts, direct from local growers and makers.
Come along and revel in wonderful local produce food artworks and crafts direct from the farmers a..
Barwon Heads Market is a community market bringing together a diverse range of products.
Barwon Heads Market has over 30 stalls of fresh fruit and vegies home made crafts and jewellery ..
Beckley Park Market is open every Saturday: 8am - 1pm @ Beckley Park Centre - Geelong.
Beckley Park Market where you can buy deli foods, bakery, eggs, fruit & veg, plants, pet items, f..
Hundreds of stalls selling a huge variety of new and second hand items at great prices. Two large pavilions provide an undercover area with everything from clothes to hardware, fruit, vege..
Geelong City Market Geelong City Market is a holistic produce food drink and creatives market that represents and promotes locality quality authenticity and excellence.
A market that h..
Van Loon's Nursery & Cafe - Wallington
Geelong,
Little Malop St Central (between Yarra St and Moorabool st)
Torquay Farmers Market opens every Saturday of the year 8.30 am to 1.00 pm
Fall in love with local food at the Torquay Farmers' Market every Saturday all year round.
Stallholder spec..
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MyHomeware: Bathroom & Kitchen Products - Christmas Mega Sale
MyHomeware is one of Australia's leading online destinations for premium-quality bathroom and kitchen supplies combining style value and convenience.
MyHomeware has launched its Christ..
Celebrate the festive season with T2 Tea's Christmas Gifting collection - a perfect blend of warmth, flavour, and joy for your loved ones!
-:- Christmas Teas
-:- Christmas Gift Packs
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This season every customer order comes with a little extra joy - perfect for gifts.
Christmas Free Gift Campaign
Orders over $120 will receive a free Christmas gift - chosen at che..
Valmori Home Collection: Christmas Dream Sale - $395 OFF Matresses
We would like to announce that we have Christmas Dream Sale for the entire month!
Christmas Dream Offer: $395 OFF Marked Down Sale on All Matresses
$395 OFF Marked Down Sale on All..
Meet the keepers and learn something new about your favourite animals!
Learn about our awesome animals from the people who know and love them best - their Keepers!
Every day, you can..
Enjoy the rare opportunity to join a guided tour of a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 years of Australia's heritage on display.
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Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran, seats 400 passengers running between Geelong and Docklands (Melbourne).
The ferry from Geelong to Melbourne and bac..
Tour run 7 nights a week at 8pm
Opening in 1853, the Geelong Gaol is one of Australia's most intact 19th century convict prisons.
Enter these prison gates after dark and be haunted b..
Experience your own African adventure with an Off Road Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
You will be completely immersed in the sights smells and sounds of the savannah as you travel ..
Learn about the haunted history of one of the first homesteads in Australia, the Altona Homestead.
Follow your entertaining and informative guide into the house and around the grounds ..
Port Phillip Ferries passenger ferry service on a 35m long catamaran vessel seats 400 passengers running between Portarlington and Docklands (Melbourne).
Portarlington: Portarlington Pi..
The spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne's most magnificent coastal regions: the Bellarine Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula.
Both desti..
Two ships make up the Spirit of Tasmania fleet that sails between mainland Australia - Victoria (Geelong) and Tasmania (Devonport) departing at each port daily.
Spirit of Tasmania cater..
