Southwest Victoria

Travel Guide

Twelve Apostles featuring a sunset, a beach and a gorge or canyon
Bay of Islands Coastal Park showing rugged coastline
Griffiths Island Lighthouse which includes a bay or harbor
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village showing a lighthouse, signage and a bay or harbor
Southwest Victoria featuring surf and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Southwest Victoria

Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Serendip Sanctuary.

Lara
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Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

Waurn Ponds
Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Kardinia Park during your time in the area.

Belmont
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Mount Duneed

While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.

Mount Duneed
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Leopold

When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Curlewis Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Leopold
During the Australian International Airshow

Avalon

While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Avalon Coastal Reserve and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Avalon
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is SAR 479 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
SAR 479
SAR 527 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (406 reviews)
"We enjoyed our long weekend at The Sands. We stayed in a family room on the ground floor, golf course side. Having two inter connecting rooms was spacious and gave the kids their own bathroom. We enjoyed the facilities, including the pool and tennis courts. We also walked to the beach for a swim. ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

The Sands Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is SAR 460 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
SAR 460
SAR 506 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good fun for the family in Victoria. Nice for a short stay. Does need heating in the outdoor pool….. just a bit!"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is SAR 490 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 490
SAR 539 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (648 reviews)
"The room's ensuite wasnt cleaned on arrival however the staff were wonderful and the location was perfect. Walkbale distance to shopping center, beach, restaurants, pubs ans bars!"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

R Hotel Geelong
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Cumberland Lorne Resort
Cumberland Lorne Resort
4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,987 reviews)
"sea view, just walk down special secret stairs and you are in the middle of Lorne’s bustle. The only thing is pool was boarded off and not available for kids."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

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Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
3 out of 5
35 Bell St, Torquay, VIC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Torquay. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Front Beach and Torquay Golf Club are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (639 reviews)
"Beautiful spot. Very relaxing and close to walks and cafes"

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Loch Ard Motor Inn
Loch Ard Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
18 Lord Street, Port Campbell, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Port Campbell. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (890 reviews)
"Our room (#14) was very nice, modern, and comfortable. Although it was well cleaned, there were some small ants around, I even found a few in my luggage. There was road construction in front of the hotel which made it hard to figure out how to access the property when we arrived (no instructions ..."

Reviewed on 28 February 2025

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Popular places to visit

Twelve Apostles which includes rugged coastline, a sunset and a gorge or canyon

The Twelve Apostles

5/5(42 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at The Twelve Apostles, a lovely green space in Princetown. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

The Twelve Apostles
Great Otway National Park featuring rainforest

Great Otway National Park

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Great Otway National Park, a popular green space in Glenaire. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Great Otway National Park
Warrnambool Beach which includes surf, a sandy beach and a bay or harbor

Warrnambool Beach

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Warrnambool Beach, a popular beach in Warrnambool. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Warrnambool Beach
Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Waterfront

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Great Ocean Road Waterfront during your travels to Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Great Ocean Road Waterfront
Bell\'s Beach showing surfing and surf

Bell's Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Bell's Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Surf Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Bell's Beach
Apollo Bay Harbour showing boating and a marina

Apollo Bay Harbour

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Apollo Bay with a trip to Apollo Bay Harbour. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Apollo Bay Harbour