3 Best Places To Visit in Geelong

“Geelong Gallery provides an inclusive art experience that will enrich people's lives. The Gallery has over 6,000 works of art in its collection. The Gallery forms Geelong's Cultural Precinct with the adjoining Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. Geelong Gallery will deliver artistic and cultural advancement to the community, thus making Geelong a more livable city. Geelong Gallery has a Permanent Collection. In addition, it will bring economic benefit to the region through tourism arising from its exhibitions and events. The gallery will connect and empower people by promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, access and lifelong learning, and entry is free.”

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“Serendip Sanctuary facilities include free electric barbecues, drinking water, a picnic shelter with tables and seats, and toilets with access for people with limited mobility. The Sanctuary is a wildlife oasis close to Melbourne where you can see kangaroos, wallabies, emus and a wide variety of birdlife. Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to enjoy a family day trip, picnic or barbecue near Geelong. The sanctuary showcases the unlocked grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains, making it a supreme spot to see birdlife and learn about wetlands ecology. Visit the bird hides to see some of the 150 bird species that breed, or visit Serendip Sanctuary.”

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“National Wool Museum tells the Australian story of wool, textiles and fibre alongside public programmes, contemporary exhibitions, and special events. The museum began life as the National Wool Centre and was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 14th April 1988. When the Woolstore opened, it represented a groundbreaking development in colonial architecture. National Wool Museum features an advanced design for ventilation and lighting. The bluestone came from the Fyansford quarries, and the bricks came from a kiln in West Geelong. You will experience a refreshed Australian Story with its newly renovated galleries.”

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