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Local government area in Victoria, Australia
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Greater Geelong is the second largest city of Victoria with old and new architecture, shopping, galleries, theatres, and large parks and wineries. There is a lot more to Greater Geelong than just the principal city, such as the Bellarine Peninsula dotted with small towns and wineries, and the massive You Yangs Regional Park to the north of the city.
The northern areas of Geelong covering farmland, rural living, and the mountainous You Yangs Regional Park.
The second largest city in Victoria full of shopping, offices, apartments, and the well renowned waterfront. The Barwon River straddles the suburbs of the city.
Includes the outer town of Lara, and the gateway to both Geelong and Melbourne, Avalon Airport.
This area includes many wineries and small towns dotted around the coastline, such as Ocean Grove and Queenscliff.
By plane
Melbourne (MEL) is the main entry point to Geelong and surrounds, with flights to and from every Australian capital city.
By ferry
The Spirit of Tasmania is a large ro-ro ferry operating between Devonport in northern Tasmania and Geelong with at least one daily scheduled service. See Geelong#By ferry for detailed information.
By train
The Geelong V/Line rail service is a regional train service from Melbourne.
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the lively main city of this region. Geelong is now a cosmopolitan growing city with many attractions to show for it.
a small residential town with local shops and close proximity to the airport.
a historic coastal town with high tourism in the summer months. Portarlington Pier overlooks the bay.
a small town with many local shops and restaurants. Has a ferry terminal and service to opposite Mornington Peninsula.
Rugged dry forest national park north of Geelong, including Steiglitz historic gold mining area.
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