There’s no need to choose between the city and the sea—Geelong has both!.
If you’re undertaking Australia’s most famous road trip, be sure to tag on a trip to Geelong. Just north of Torquay, the starting point of the Great Ocean Road, and looking out over Corio Bay, Victoria’s second-largest city has urban fun and natural wonders in equal measure. Once you’ve discovered the buzzing Waterfront esplanade, go wine tasting in the Moorabool Valley, beach-hopping along the Bellarine Peninsula, or cycling along the Bellarine Rail Trail. Take your pick of coastal campgrounds, head inland to stay at a tranquil farm stay or forest camp near Lake Connewarre, or park your motorhome at Brisbane Ranges National Park. Most Hipcamps provide very basic facilities, but there are also several holiday parks and caravan parks with powered sites and full amenities. Ready to explore further? Melbourne is just an hour's drive away, or hop on the car ferry to the Mornington Peninsula or Phillip Island.