Established back in 1837, Geelong happens to be the second largest city in Victoria. Lying on the Corio Bay, Geelong was recognized as a town in 1838, a municipality in 1849, and a city in 1910. This port city saw its maximum growth and development after the second world war. The beauty of Geelong is well defined by its rolling hills, scenic natural beauty, and charming villages. The city’s colourful gardens and impressive beachfront attractions also add to the charm of Geelong.
One of the most important attractions of Geelong is its heritage architecture. Some of the best heritage buildings of the city include the Town Hall, Customs House, and St. Peter's and St. Paul's Catholic Church. Other prime places of interest in Geelong include Eastern Beach Reserve, Adventure Park Geelong, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Center, and National Wool Museum. While you are in Geelong, you can enjoy a day out at the Geelong Waterfront, relaxing, shopping, pub crawling, and dining.
You can also take a stroll along the Eastern Beach Promenade, ride on the Geelong Ferris Wheel, and enjoy a tour of the Geelong Art Gallery. Geelong is blessed with a temperate oceanic climate, characterized by mild to cool winters and warm summers. The best time to visit Geelong is between the summer months of November and March.