Geelong Waterfront
The Geelong waterfront is a vibrant and fascinating place.
It is a beautiful bay and working harbour featuring great
restaurants and cafes offering alfresco dining and stunning views. The foreshore is lined with sculptures and boating memorabilia along the walking and cycling paths. Geelong's famous Eastern Beach, just a short walk from the city centre, is a hive of waterfront activity. Waterfront Geelong's jewel is an art-deco swimming pool and park complex off Ritchie Boulevard and Eastern Beach Road. Built in the 1930s, the park and pools have become City landmarks, drawing crowds for more than 70 years.
During the 1990s a public appeal and city council support funded a multi-million-dollar rejuvenation. The main pool's promenade and swimming decks were replaced; the children's pool cleaned up, stairways reconstructed, the ornamental fountain and its flamingos rebuilt, new paths constructed and rotundas renewed. The main pool, which covers five acres, now has a rejuvenated water playground, including platforms, diving boards, a racing pool and central island.
Visitors to Eastern Beach soon realise there's much more on offer than a swim. The lawns, playground, pavilions, restaurants, cafés and kiosk provide wide scope for fun and enjoyment for all. You can walk around the main pool promenade with Corio Bay and the city in the background, have a picnic on the lawns or relax under a tree.

Rent-a-Tinny
Hire a 4.2 – 5.2 metre boat and fish from an hour to a full day
with no license required for most boats.
Owner Ivan’s local knowledge will have you visiting the best
fishing sites to catch flathead, whiting, snapper and more.
Fishing licenses and bait are available for purchase.
Hire a rod and tackle; now also available tow away rentals.
Fishing charters in a 6.8 metre boat are available for
3-6 passengers.
Boats leave from Fisherman’s Basin, end of Yarra Street,
Waterfront Geelong.
P 0414 599 363
End of Yarra St Waterfront Geelong

Gringos Motorcycles Tours
Enjoy the ultimate experience that is the ultra classic Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Get on board as a pillion or side car passenger with experienced and licensed riders (pillion passengers must wear long pants and closed shoes).
Tours cater for hen’s nights, weddings, festivals promotions, winery tours and more; or just for fun! Specialising in Great Ocean Road tours, historical Queenscliff tours and scenic tours of Geelong’s waterfront. Book by the hour, half day, full day or call to discuss your special requirements. Prices include pick up, drop off and safety gear. Every Saturday at Queenscliff (main street, leaving
Vue Grand, Hesse St). Every Sunday at Waterfront Geelong,
next to Wharf Shed Café in Yarra Street. Call for bookings anytime.
P 03 5256 1849 / 0419 372 132
gringosmotorcycletours@hotmail.com

Baywalk Bollards Walk
Geelong’s most photographed and talked about icons, the bollards tell of Geelong’s history. There are over 100 colourful wooden bollards, created by local
artist Jan Mitchell. Take the Baywalk Bollard Walk from Limeburners Point to Rippleside Park at Drumcondra, along the waterfront (one hour one way).

Geelong Waterfront Carousel
The Geelong Waterfront Carousel is a portable 1892 Armitage-Herschell (formerly steam-driven) New York carousel with a c1888 Herschell-Spillman steam engine, accompanied by a replica 1898 Gavioli Band organ. It is magnificently restored with 36 original Dare horses and two handcrafted chariots. The carousel is open 7 days a week.
Souvenirs, ice creams, drinks, snacks and multi ride tickets are available. Entry into the carousel is free. See Waterfront Geelong advertisement for details.
P 03 5224 1547
Eastern Beach Rd Geelong

Geelong Botanic Gardens
Explore the original gardens, established in the 1850s,
featuring traditional botanic gardens with sweeping lawns
and magnificent trees, many of which are classified
by the National Trust. Gardens open daily 7.30am-5.00pm.
P 03 5227 0379
Eastern Park Geelong

Freedom Bay Cruises
Sit back in comfort and soak up the atmosphere of the bay on a relaxing 40 minute cruise aboard the luxury power catamaran, Freedom. Sightsee picturesque Corio Bay and enjoy the commentary on Geelong’s waterfront history and industrial development over the past 150 years. You may also see a dolphin or two. Refreshments are available. Freedom is a fantastic venue for parties and social clubs 7 days a week. Phone Julie to make your booking. All cruises weather and charters permitting. 7 days a week, bookings are essential. Freedom operates September to May. Closed for maintenance June to August.
P 0418 522 328
www.freedombaycruises.com.au
Departs Steampacket Quay
between The Carousel & Cunningham Pier

Geelong Maritime Museum
The picturesque location by the Bay makes this Museum an ideal place to visit on your way through from Melbourne and surrounding areas. Volunteers share fascinating information through their guided tours of the ever-expanding collection of relics from shipwrecks, artefacts, model ships, books, displays and navigational equipment. Learn about early seafarers and relive the stories of a bygone era. Items are continually added to the museum collection.
The Geelong Maritime Museum has recently acquired a Bofors 40mm dual purpose auto-canon on a powered mount from the Australian Navy.
Kids can play on the model submarine in the courtyard.
P 03 5277 3808
The Stables Osborne House
Swinburne St (off Melbourne Rd) North Geelong

Bay City Seaplanes
Experience the thrill of a water take-off and landing with a flight in Geelong’s own Cessna seaplane. Bay City Seaplanes operate from a purpose built pontoon located in the heart of the waterfront at Steampacket Quay on the Cunningham Pier side of the Carousel. Prices start at $35 per person for a group of five passengers with a 15 minute experience of Geelong and Corio Bay. Longer flights are available, including tours of the Bellarine Peninsula and along the spectacular Surf Coast to as far as the 12 Apostles. This is a truly exciting experience, recommended for the young and old alike and it’s a unique opportunity to see the beauty of Geelong and it’s surrounds from the air, without the need to travel to a local airfield. Gift vouchers are available.
P 0438 840 205
www.baycityseaplanes.com.au

Ford Discovery Centre
Visit Australia’s first interactive automotive discovery
centre. The Ford Discovery Centre is a museum
and visitor centre that provides a behind the scenes
opportunity to experience the design, engineering
and manufacturing of the Ford motor vehicle.
Take a journey through the Australian history of Ford.
P 03 5227 8700
www.forddiscovery.com.au
12 Gheringhap St (Cnr Brougham St) Geelong

Discover Geelong Waterfront – Food

Phoenix Bistro Function Lounge
Enjoy the delicious new menu created by chef Lane Ellis in this conveniently located CBD premise. The relaxed atmosphere and alfresco dining are a perfect way to enjoy a sunny afternoon or warm evening this summer. Local favourites, as well as contemporary dishes await you. Check out the fresh new look
of Phoenix function room and corporate booking, located at the Moorabool Street entrance to Westfield Geelong.
Function room and corporate bookings are available-call and enquire today.
P 03 5229 5577
59 Moorabool St Geelong

The Fishbowl Restaurant
The Fishbowl’s elegant dining room enjoys magnificent views over the bay, whilst the licensed bar has an intimate lounge area with fire. International chefs guarantee the use of the freshest local ingredients to create one of the most exciting menus in the Geelong region, incorporating seafood, crocodile, kangaroo and steak with Mediterranean influences. Finalist in the 2006 Telstra Countrywide Golden Plate Award, Fishbowl is making its mark on the hospitality industry. Hosts Jamal, Val and Ayman Muhor combine over 35 years experience to bring you the best. Book now for lunch, dinner or that special function.
P 03 5222 4113
www.fishbowlrestaurant.com.au
1 Bellerine St (bay end) Geelong

The Beach House Restaurant Café & Kiosk
This unique location, overlooking the historic Eastern beach promenade and salt water swimming pool, houses the beautifully restored Beach House. Dine in the upstairs restaurant with the very best in service, a modern and stylish menu using the freshest of produce and Geelong’s best views. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for lunch. The bar stocks a vast selection of local, interstate and international wines. Open Wednesday to Saturday nights and Sunday for lunch. The café menu offers breakfast, light snacks, salads, panninis, ever changing specials, main courses, children’s meals, Red star coffee, cakes, slices, scones and biscuits.
Open daily from 9am. Parking available in Ritchie Boulevard
or at the door step in the reserve after 6pm.
P 03 5221 8322
www.easternbeachhouse.com.au
Eastern Beach Reserve Geelong

Le Parisien French Restaurant
Private Function Room Now Available
• Large Plasma Screen
• Laptop and DVD for Power Point Presentation
• Private Sound System • Sound Proof Room
• Seats up to 40 Dining style & up to 50 Cocktail Party or Theatre style
P 03 5229 3110 F 03 5221 8132
15 Eastern Beach Road Geelong
E leparisien@wharfshedcomplex.com.au
www.leparisien.com.au