6 Geelong Tours Worth Fitting In

1.Hot Air Balloon Flights Geelong (The Great Ocean) + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $294Our pick

Meet at Rydges Geelong at 5:00 am, ride with the crew to the launch field, then spend about an hour floating above Geelong, the coastline and the Bellarine Peninsula. You can watch the balloon being set up and learn how the pilot plans the flight. The tour returns to Rydges for a buffet breakfast.

“A serene and uplifting experience, facilitated by a great team. A wonderful way to see the beauty of Geelong and surrounding areas.”

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2.Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $135

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from central Melbourne to Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, then cross the bay by ferry for Mornington Peninsula sights. The day includes lunch, a seasonal strawberry-picking stop, coastal viewpoints, and Bathing Boxes. Guides such as Matt, Maigread, and Ken have led trips, with a maximum group size of 21.

“Stopped at several locations and had a packed lunch on the cruise boat,favourite stop was St Andrew's Brewery.”

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3.Balloon Flight at Sunrise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $290

Meet before sunrise at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, ride to a suitable launch site and help prepare the balloon if you wish. After a safety briefing, spend about an hour floating above Geelong, the bay, Barrabool Hills and Barwon River. Return by vehicle for a champagne buffet breakfast with the crew.

“The whole experience from being picked up to being dropped off for the champagne breakfast.”

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4.Hop On Hop Off Bellarine Bellarine Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $94

Take the ferry from Docklands to Portarlington, then use the Hop It bus to visit up to four Bellarine venues from a list of 11. The Saturday service includes transport, commentary, bottled water and a produce storage box. Tastings and meals cost extra, so book venue visits and plan your timetable before setting out.

“Absolutely stunning trip, so grateful to Sara our driver who saved the start of the day when we discovered that trains from Melbourne to Geelong were stopping at Wyndham with a bus to Geelong, so she just picked us up from Wyndham. Read more”

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5.Queenscliff Harbour: 3.5hr Seal & Dolphin Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 3h 30m · from $148

From Queenscliff Harbour, spend 3.5 hours exploring Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park with an English-speaking instructor. Snorkel Popes Eye, swim near Australian fur seals at Chinaman’s Hat, and look for dolphins. A 5mm wetsuit and snorkel gear are provided, or you can join as a sightseeing passenger.

“The staff were so competent, caring and helpful. They added a great deal to the afternoon. I was impressed. As well they had a lot of knowledge about the sea life, the weather and conditions. I would do the trip again with other family members.”

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6.Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Bike Tour Wine Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $93Best value

Start at Queenscliff Station at 10 am with a bike, helmet, water bottle, route map and briefing. Ride up to 25 km on the Bellarine Rail Trail, with suggested stops for wine or coffee at Banks Road Vineyard, local produce and a wander around Queenscliff. Hosts including Libbie and Allison can help tailor the day to your pace.

“Fantastic day out on the bike. Very well looked after with great bikes, awesome safe trails and wineries to visit along the way. Allison was a fantastic host and very accommodating with transfers to ensure the best possible experience. The day was tailored to suit our riding experience and fitness. Thank you very much for a great day out!!!”

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