Discovery Parks - Geelong
Discovery Parks - Geelong
Discovery Parks - Geelong offers a fantastic holiday experience nestled alongside the picturesque Barwon River, just minutes from Geelong's vibrant city centre. This park serves as an ideal base for exploring the diverse attractions of Geelong, the stunning Bellarine Peninsula, and the iconic Great Ocean Road. With a wide range of accommodation options, from cabins to spacious sites, and an impressive array of family-friendly facilities, Discovery Parks - Geelong ensures a comfortable and entertaining stay for all guests.
Facilities:
Discovery Parks - Geelong boasts an extensive list of facilities designed for comfort and entertainment:
- Accommodation: Various self-contained cabins (deluxe, standard, superior, some with spas), and powered and unpowered sites.
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Playground
- Games Room: With XBoxes, air hockey, and a pool table.
- Tennis Court (Outdoor)
- Camp Kitchen: Fully equipped.
- Free Gas BBQs
- Guest Laundry: With washing machines and dryers.
- Modern Amenities Blocks: Including accessible facilities.
- Dump Point
- Kiosk/Snack Bar/Deli
- Free Wi-Fi: Available in rooms and some public areas.
- Garden and Terrace areas
- Pet Friendly: On sites only (conditions apply and at management's discretion – always check before booking). Pets are not permitted in cabins.
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
The park's central location in Belmont provides excellent access to Geelong and the wider region:
- Barwon River: Directly opposite the park, offering walking and bike tracks, and a great spot for strolls and enjoying the scenery.
- Geelong CBD & Waterfront: Approximately 5 minutes' drive. Explore Eastern Beach, the iconic Baywalk Bollards, Cunningham Pier, restaurants, and shops.
- National Wool Museum: Approximately 7-10 minutes' drive in the Geelong CBD.
- Geelong Botanical Gardens: Approximately 8 minutes' drive.
- Kardinia Park Stadium (GMHBA Stadium): Home of the Geelong Cats AFL team, approximately 5-7 minutes' drive.
- Adventure Park Geelong: Approximately 20 minutes' drive. Victoria's largest theme park, offering waterslides, rides, and activities (seasonal).
- Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery: Approximately 20 minutes' drive.
- Bellarine Peninsula: Easily accessible, offering wineries, charming coastal towns like Portarlington (approx. 30-40 min drive) and Queenscliff (approx. 40-45 min drive), and beautiful beaches.
- Surf Coast (Torquay, Jan Juc, Bells Beach): Approximately 20-30 minutes' drive, world-renowned surfing locations and the start of the Great Ocean Road.
- Geelong Gaol: Approximately 8 minutes' drive for a historical and potentially spooky experience.
- Werribee Open Range Zoo & Werribee Mansion: Approximately 40 minutes' drive.
- Melbourne CBD: Just over an hour's drive (approximately 70-80 km), offering access to all of Melbourne's major attractions.