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Tips 1 - 9 of 9 Geelong Things to Do
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Geelong was once the hub of the Wool growing & manufacturing industry. As the saying goes Geelong used to 'Ride on the sheep's back'. Many of the old wool stores still stand today, including the National Wool Museum which also houses the Geelong Visitor Information Centre & Deakin University
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Directions: Corner of Moorabool & Brougham Street 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong 3220
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104 Painted wooden sculptures (Bollards) made from old telegraph poles are scattered around Corio Bay. Each Bollard has a story and is taken from a time in Geelong, Victoria or Australia's History. (See more in my 'Bollards' Traveloge)
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Directions: Located along the beach front from Rippleside park to Limeburners point. Visit the artist Jan Mitchell's Studio at Geelong Deakin University Woolstores, opposite Cunningham Pier.
Other Contact: Artist's Studio is Open Monday t
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The Geelong Botanical Gardens are a short walk from the City. A place for people of all ages. Go there for a peaceful walk in the Park, to learn about geelongs history, a picnic, a cup of coffe and a sandwich, to get away from everything. View the regions many varied plant life including Rainforest, 21st Century Garden, and Rose Garden.
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Address: Eastern Gardens
Directions: Just up from the Beachouse and enclosed bathing area of Eastern beach
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Succulent Garden with plants from Geelong region, Outback Australia,US, Africa and other dry climates.
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Address: Eastern Gardens
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There are some very rare and also common plants to be seen including a bush known as the "black boy" oftern found in the Australian Bush pictured here.
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Address: Eastern Gardens, Geelong
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Things To Do: Ford Discovery Centre
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Mad Ford enthusiasts, car lovers and Kids will love this place. Geelong is home to a major Ford Motor Car manufacturing plant. This museaum explains the History of the "Ford" and gives visitors the opportunity to see how cars are made.
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Phone: 03 5227 8700
Address: Cnr Gheringhap & Brougham Street
Directions: From the waterfront walk up Moorabool Street and turn right at the National Wool Museum, the Ford Centre is located two street up on your right.
Website: www.forddiscovery.com.au
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Things To Do: Geelong Maritime Museum
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Tucked away in North Geelong is the Maritime Museum. I unfortunately haven't had the opportunity to visit it yet. The Museum has a varied collection of memorabilia.
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Phone: 03 5277 3808
Address: The Stable, Osborne House,Swinburne St Nth Geelong
Directions: Tucked away off the Highway travelling towards Melbourne just past Rippside Park
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Things To Do: Old Geelong Gaol
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Another place on my list of must see's..which I haven't seen since it became a tourist attraction! The Geelong Gaol was built in 1853 and closed in only recently in 1991. This gaol was UNHEATED and UNSEWERED !
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Phone: 03 5221 8292
Address: Cnr Swanston & Myers Street
Directions: From the Waterfront travel up Moorabool Street, turn left into Myers Street until you reach the prison
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Things To Do: Narana Creations
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Aboriginal Cultural Interpretaion Centre. Learn about Geelong aboriginal history. They have a traditional native Australian garden. If you are after some traditional Aboriginal souveniers this is the place to come.
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Phone: 03 5241 5700
Address: 410 Torquay Road (Surfcoast Hwy)Grovedale
Directions: The Centre is located on the highway to Torquay on the way to the Great ocean Road
Website: www.narana.com.au
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jo104 Tue Sep 27, 2005 13:16 UTC
Thanks for sharing your home town with us, love ALL your babies especially the kitties - hope you have a wonderful birthday | kaloz Sun Jan 25, 2004 23:47 UTC
I'll be sure to check out the "Traditional Woolen Products such as Sheepskin Car Seat Covers" haha | starship Sat Jan 24, 2004 18:11 UTC
Luv those Bollards! Fascinating art and "legend." | Mez77 Tue Sep 23, 2003 23:03 UTC
Geelong looks great! With any luck, will be travelling the Great Ocean Road at xmas. If you do put together a page, I'd love to see it. Mia |
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