Geelong Warning or Danger Tips by Marpessa

While Geelong is a very safe city, like every other city or town, you should still not walk around at night by yourself (male or female). Luckily we don't have a lot of crime (of the physical violence kind) here.

**UPDATE**: Unfortunately the above statement that I wrote about 2 years ago is not so true today. Over the past 8 months there has been more physical crimes (especially on women) in the main streets of Geelong at night. And although there is extra police walking the streets and security cameras actually being manned now it is not advised that anyone should walk on their own. Just make sure you are aware of your surroundings when walking around at night and that you have a friend with you.

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If you decide to visit the East Geelong gardens do not under any circumstances sit in the rotunda on a day that looks or is stormy. Over the past few years some people have died when lightning has struck the rotunda's metal roof (2 people died very recently). Why it has not been taken down, or why it does not have a lightning rod I am not sure. Just beware of the rotunda.

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During Spring in Australia (September-November) you must beware of magpies - a black and white coloured bird - because they are very protective of their young. During Spring their kids have hatched and anyone walking past their nest (which are high in the trees) will find themselves being swooped upon.

If swooped at, move on quickly

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