Geelong — Lot 201

Many choose to live in Geelong seeking a sea change or simply a change of pace. Those who love chasing the surf on the weekends, Geelong allows you to have the best of both worlds, only a 60-minute commute to Melbourne via the V-line and a half hour from the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road. 

One does not need to venture far to enjoy the beach and ocean breeze. The award-winning Geelong Waterfront is a popular destination and one of Australia’s most stunning foreshores. Looking out to Corio Bay, it is a hive of activity with restaurants, cafés, landscaped gardens, playgrounds, and public art. 

Along the waterfront, the famous Bollard Trail tells the story of Geelong’s unique history, a two-hour walk starting from the Geelong Botanic Gardens, all the way to Rippleside Park. The iconic carousel is a pretty sight along the way, not to mention the picturesque pier. There is a full calendar of events throughout the year, and in the summer months, the Eastern Beach swimming promenade comes alive with enclosed sea baths, diving platforms and a children’s pool. 

The obsession with water is not limited to the sea. Barwon River is much loved by the locals, with parklands such as Balyang Sanctuary along its banks. It is a beautiful recreational spot frequented by water skiers and rowing regattas. The river begins upstream from the West Barwon Dam