Geelong only an hour drive from Melbourne

1. Address - Geelong, Victoria, Australia Highlights - Cafes, beach, water park, botanical gardens, vintage houses Rating - 4/5 stars Geelong is a city southwest of Melbourne, Australia. Lining its bay, The Waterfront esplanade has a 19th-century carousel, plus a curved art deco boardwalk and sea bath at Eastern Beach. Scattered along The Waterfront are the Baywalk Bollards, colourful sculptures chronicling city history. The Geelong Botanic Gardens lie at the eastern end of the bay. The central National Wool Museum hosts changing exhibitions. 2. Address - Geelong Water Park, Victoria Highlights - Water park activities, theme park activities and foods Rating - 3.5/5 One of the best water park in Victoria. There are epic water slides, action rides and amazing events. Perfect for summer weather to soak in water.