Geelong Waterfront

The waterfront is Geelong’s new playground. Once a run down derelict area left over from the days of a wool shipping port, this region has been transformed into one of Australia’s finest waterfront precincts.

Tens of millions of dollars from both government and corporate investments have the area into the jewel of Geelong. Restaurants, hotels, apartments and leisure areas combine to make Geelong’s waterfront a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

The redevelopment started in the mid 1990s with the redevelopment of the historic Eastern Beach swimming enclosure.

Parklands, and public works infrastructure soon began, with beautiful streetscapes with palm and other exotic plantings. The baywalk and artwork followed including the more than 100 bollards painted by local artist Jan Mitchell. Parklands, Deakin University, The Ford Discovery Centre, Smorgy’s Cunningham Pier development and Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel soon followed.

Today the area is a vibrant meeting place all year round and home to many of the city’s major events including the Australia Day Weekend Audi Victoria Week and New Years Festivities.