[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":340},["ShallowReactive",2],{"region-overview-greater-geelong":3},{"data":4},{"region":5,"suburbs":11,"places":83,"businesses":170,"articles":250,"events":257,"petrol":335,"content_status":336},{"id":6,"name":7,"slug":8,"state":9,"country":10},1,"Greater Geelong","greater-geelong","VIC","AU",[12,17,23,29,35,41,47,53,59,65,71,77],{"id":6,"name":13,"slug":14,"description":15,"details":-1,"source_url":16},"Barwon Heads","barwon-heads","Coastal township where the Barwon River meets ocean beaches, with river recreation, 13th Beach and village visitor services.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/barwon-heads",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20,"description":21,"details":-1,"source_url":22},2,"Belmont","belmont","Established suburb just over the Barwon River from central Geelong, close to Barwon Valley parks, paths and community facilities.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/belmont",{"id":24,"name":25,"slug":26,"description":27,"details":-1,"source_url":28},3,"Drysdale","drysdale","Bellarine township with rural character, shopping, nearby Lake Lorne, McLeods Waterholes and access toward resort towns.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/drysdale",{"id":30,"name":31,"slug":32,"description":33,"details":-1,"source_url":34},4,"East Geelong","east-geelong","Residential suburb beside Eastern Park, Geelong Botanic Gardens, waterfront open space and local shopping strips.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/east-geelong",{"id":36,"name":37,"slug":38,"description":39,"details":-1,"source_url":40},5,"Geelong","geelong","Regional city centre with a north-facing waterfront, cultural precinct, shopping, dining and transport links.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/geelong",{"id":42,"name":43,"slug":44,"description":45,"details":-1,"source_url":46},6,"Geelong West","geelong-west","Inner suburb centred on Pakington Street, known for cafes, shops, period housing and community events.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/geelong-west",{"id":48,"name":49,"slug":50,"description":51,"details":-1,"source_url":52},7,"Grovedale","grovedale","Large residential suburb along Surf Coast Highway with schools, shopping and quick access toward the Surf Coast.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/grovedale",{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56,"description":57,"details":-1,"source_url":58},8,"Highton","highton","Hillside suburb with views across the Barwon River, city and Corio Bay, plus access to Queens Park.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/highton",{"id":60,"name":61,"slug":62,"description":63,"details":-1,"source_url":64},9,"Lara","lara","Northern township near Hovells Creek, Limeburners Bay and the You Yangs, with local parks and family facilities.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/lara",{"id":66,"name":67,"slug":68,"description":69,"details":-1,"source_url":70},10,"Newtown","newtown","Established riverside suburb with historic homes, schools, reserves and walking and cycling paths along the Barwon River.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/newtown",{"id":72,"name":73,"slug":74,"description":75,"details":-1,"source_url":76},11,"Ocean Grove","ocean-grove","Largest town on the Bellarine Peninsula, offering river and ocean activities east of the Barwon River mouth.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/ocean-grove",{"id":78,"name":79,"slug":80,"description":81,"details":-1,"source_url":82},12,"South Geelong","south-geelong","Inner suburb downhill from the city centre, with the railway station, riverside reserves and nearby sports venues.","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/places-geelong/south-geelong",[84,93,102,109,118,127,136,144,153,161],{"id":6,"name":85,"slug":86,"category":87,"description":88,"details":-1,"address":89,"source_url":90,"latitude":91,"longitude":92},"Geelong Botanic Gardens","geelong-botanic-gardens","park","Free regional garden in Eastern Park with daily opening hours and lawns for a quiet visitor stop.","1-45 Garden Street, East Geelong VIC 3219","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/services/parks-and-outdoor-spaces/parks-and-reserves/geelong-botanic-gardens",-38.151,144.372,{"id":18,"name":94,"slug":95,"category":96,"description":97,"details":-1,"address":98,"source_url":99,"latitude":100,"longitude":101},"Eastern Beach Reserve","eastern-beach-reserve","beach","Waterfront reserve with sea baths, boardwalk, playground, picnic facilities and family swimming areas.","95 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220","https://www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au/products/eastern-beach-reserve",-38.145,144.367,{"id":24,"name":103,"slug":104,"category":105,"description":106,"details":-1,"address":107,"source_url":40,"latitude":100,"longitude":108},"Geelong Waterfront","geelong-waterfront","waterfront","Central bayfront walk linking Cunningham Pier, cafes, public art, Eastern Beach and visitor attractions.","Eastern Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220",144.361,{"id":30,"name":110,"slug":111,"category":112,"description":113,"details":-1,"address":114,"source_url":115,"latitude":116,"longitude":117},"National Wool Museum","national-wool-museum","museum","Museum in the historic woolstore precinct with daily opening hours and exhibitions for locals and visitors.","26 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220","https://app.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/nwm/",-38.146,144.36,{"id":36,"name":119,"slug":120,"category":121,"description":122,"details":-1,"address":123,"source_url":124,"latitude":125,"longitude":126},"Geelong Gallery","geelong-gallery","gallery","Free-entry public gallery in Johnstone Park, a short walk from Geelong Railway Station.","Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220","https://www.geelonggallery.org.au/visit",-38.147,144.357,{"id":42,"name":128,"slug":129,"category":130,"description":131,"details":-1,"address":132,"source_url":133,"latitude":134,"longitude":135},"Barwon River Trail","barwon-river-trail","trail","Shared river path used for walking, dog walking and cycling, with sections near Queens Park and Buckley Falls.","Barwon River, Belmont VIC 3216","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/services/parks-and-outdoor-spaces/shared-pathway-charter",-38.175,144.344,{"id":48,"name":137,"slug":138,"category":130,"description":139,"details":-1,"address":140,"source_url":141,"latitude":142,"longitude":143},"Bellarine Rail Trail","bellarine-rail-trail","Mostly flat 35 kilometre walking and cycling path following the former Geelong-Queenscliff railway line.","South Geelong Train Station, South Geelong VIC 3220","https://www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au/products/bellarine-rail-trail",-38.165,144.358,{"id":54,"name":145,"slug":146,"category":147,"description":148,"details":-1,"address":149,"source_url":150,"latitude":151,"longitude":152},"Belmont Market","belmont-market","market","Sunday community market at Barwon Valley Activity Centre with free entry and stallholder facilities.","1 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont VIC 3216","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/services/venues-and-facilities/belmont-market",-38.172,144.349,{"id":60,"name":154,"slug":155,"category":96,"description":156,"details":-1,"address":157,"source_url":158,"latitude":159,"longitude":160},"13th Beach Foreshore","13th-beach-foreshore","Coastal reserve with ocean views, walking and bike tracks, public toilets and a seasonally monitored surf beach.","Ewing Blyth Drive, Barwon Heads VIC 3227","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/services/parks-and-outdoor-spaces/parks-and-reserves/13th-beach-foreshore",-38.288791,144.492788,{"id":66,"name":162,"slug":163,"category":164,"description":165,"details":-1,"address":166,"source_url":167,"latitude":168,"longitude":169},"Serendip Sanctuary","serendip-sanctuary","visitor facility","Free wildlife sanctuary with wetlands, bird hides, picnic facilities and an accessible sensory garden.","100 Windermere Road, Lara VIC 3212","https://www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au/products/serendip-sanctuary",-38.009286,144.40549,[171,180,187,195,203,211,219,227,235,243],{"id":6,"title":172,"slug":173,"intro":174,"category":175,"contact":176,"address":177,"source_url":178,"last_verified_at":179},"The Book Bird","the-book-bird","Independent Geelong West bookshop with fiction, children's books, non-fiction, gifts and click-and-collect browsing from Pakington Village.","bookshop","(03) 5224 1438 · info@thebookbird.com.au","Shop 1, Pakington Village, 111 Pakington Street, Geelong West VIC 3218","https://thebookbird.com.au/","2026-06-11T06:03:30+10:00",{"id":18,"title":181,"slug":182,"intro":183,"category":121,"contact":184,"address":185,"source_url":186,"last_verified_at":179},"Boom Gallery","boom-gallery","Contemporary art and design gallery on Pakington Street with changing exhibitions, original artworks, ceramics and jewellery.","0419 410 252 · info@boomgallery.com.au","41 Pakington Street, Geelong West VIC 3218","https://boomgallery.com.au/",{"id":24,"title":188,"slug":189,"intro":190,"category":191,"contact":192,"address":193,"source_url":194,"last_verified_at":179},"Geelong Cellar Door","geelong-cellar-door","Walk-in wine bar and store showcasing cool-climate wines from the Greater Geelong region alongside local beer, cider and grazing food.","wine bar","03 5229 9568 · sales@geelongcellardoor.com.au","95-99 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220","https://geelongcellardoor.com.au/",{"id":30,"title":196,"slug":197,"intro":198,"category":199,"contact":200,"address":201,"source_url":202,"last_verified_at":179},"Nicol's Paddock","nicols-paddock","Family-run Waurn Ponds winery and restaurant offering lunch, dinner and estate wines a short drive from central Geelong.","winery restaurant","0432 085 404 · info@nicolspaddock.com.au","35 Waurn Ponds Drive, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216","https://nicolspaddock.com.au/",{"id":36,"title":204,"slug":205,"intro":206,"category":207,"contact":208,"address":209,"source_url":210,"last_verified_at":179},"King of the Castle Cafe","king-of-the-castle-cafe","Geelong West cafe on Pakington Street with breakfast, coffee hours and direct booking and contact details.","cafe","(03) 5223 1341 · kingofthecastlegeelong@gmail.com","24 Pakington Street, Geelong West VIC 3218","https://www.kingofthecastlecafe.com.au/",{"id":42,"title":212,"slug":213,"intro":214,"category":215,"contact":216,"address":217,"source_url":218,"last_verified_at":179},"Box Office","box-office","Geelong West cafe and bar based near Pakington Street with menus, function booking and local contact details on its own site.","cafe bar","(03) 5200 5572 · boxofficegtown@gmail.com","77 Preston Street, Geelong West VIC 3218","https://www.boxofficecafe.com.au/new-page",{"id":48,"title":220,"slug":221,"intro":222,"category":223,"contact":224,"address":225,"source_url":226,"last_verified_at":179},"Sober Ramen","sober-ramen","Little Malop Street ramen and dumpling restaurant with official Geelong address and contact details.","restaurant","accounts@soberramen.com.au · press: info@soberamen.com.au","85 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220","https://www.soberramen.com.au/contact/",{"id":54,"title":228,"slug":229,"intro":230,"category":231,"contact":232,"address":233,"source_url":234,"last_verified_at":179},"That Place Patisserie","that-place-patisserie","Belmont patisserie and cafe offering pastries, breakfast and lunch from its Mt Pleasant Road shopfront.","patisserie","thatplacepatisserie@gmail.com","110B Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont VIC 3216","https://thatplacepatisserie.com/pages/contact-us",{"id":60,"title":236,"slug":237,"intro":238,"category":239,"contact":240,"address":241,"source_url":242,"last_verified_at":179},"Blackman's Brewery Geelong","blackmans-brewery-geelong","Grovedale brewery bar from the local Blackman's operation with direct Geelong contact details and weekend opening hours.","brewery bar","0456 794 006 · geelong@blackmansbrewery.com.au","29/8 Lewalan Street, Grovedale VIC 3216","https://www.blackmansbrewery.com.au/geelong/",{"id":66,"title":244,"slug":245,"intro":246,"category":191,"contact":247,"address":248,"source_url":249,"last_verified_at":179},"Archive Wine Bar","archive-wine-bar","Belmont neighbourhood wine bar with wine education, events and High Street contact details on its official site.","(03) 5241 9030 · info@archivewinebar.com.au","140 High Street, Belmont VIC 3216","https://www.archivewinebar.com.au/",[251],{"id":6,"title":252,"slug":253,"description":254,"content":255,"source_url":40,"published_at":256},"A simple Geelong waterfront and garden loop","geelong-waterfront-garden-loop","Plan a low-pressure central Geelong outing linking the waterfront, Eastern Beach, Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens.","This guide is for a simple central Geelong outing where the main goal is to keep decisions easy. Start with the Geelong waterfront as the anchor, because it sits close to the city centre and gives you a clear north-facing bayfront walk with public art, cafes, Cunningham Pier and access toward Eastern Beach. It works well as a first stop when you want a flexible plan rather than a tightly timed itinerary.\n\nFrom the waterfront, make Eastern Beach Reserve the practical family-friendly section of the loop. The reviewed local record points to a waterfront reserve with sea baths, boardwalk, playground, picnic facilities and swimming areas, so it is the place to slow down, pause for food, or let the group choose between a walk and a longer waterside break. Keep the plan weather-aware: if conditions are windy or wet, shorten this part and move earlier toward sheltered cultural stops in central Geelong.\n\nFor a quieter second half, continue toward Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens. The gardens are listed as a free regional garden in Eastern Park with lawns and daily opening hours, which makes them a useful contrast to the busier waterfront. This is a good section for visitors who want a calmer local stop, or for locals looking for a short walk that still feels like a change of scene.\n\nA sensible order is waterfront first, Eastern Beach second, then the gardens if the group still has time and energy. If you are travelling with children, keep the reserve and playground section as the centre of the plan. If you are travelling with adults who prefer a quieter pace, spend less time moving between stops and give more time to the gardens. For a shorter version, choose either Eastern Beach or the gardens and avoid trying to cover every stop.\n\nUse this guide as a starting point, not a promise about conditions on the day. Check the source links for the latest visitor details before relying on facilities, closures or special notices, and keep enough flexibility to swap in a gallery, museum or library stop if the waterfront weather turns.","2026-06-10T12:05:00+10:00",[258,266,274,281,288,296,304,312,320,328],{"id":6,"slug":259,"title":260,"description":261,"details":-1,"location":262,"start_at":263,"end_at":264,"source_url":265},"afl-round-14-geelong-v-gold-coast-2026-06-12","AFL Round 14 Geelong v Gold Coast","Geelong Cats home match at GMHBA Stadium with traffic changes around the ground.","GMHBA Stadium, 370 Moorabool Street, South Geelong","2026-06-12T19:40:00+10:00","2026-06-12T22:40:00+10:00","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events/afl-round-14-geelong-v-gold-coast",{"id":18,"slug":267,"title":268,"description":269,"details":-1,"location":270,"start_at":271,"end_at":272,"source_url":273},"learn-to-knit-workshop-for-adults-2026-06-13","Learn to Knit Workshop for Adults","National Wool Museum workshop teaching casting on, knit and purl stitches, and finishing a small project.","National Wool Museum, 26-32 Moorabool Street, Geelong","2026-06-13T10:00:00+10:00","2026-06-13T12:30:00+10:00","https://app.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/nwm/calendar/item/8de9b9ed49c34c1.aspx",{"id":24,"slug":275,"title":276,"description":277,"details":-1,"location":278,"start_at":279,"end_at":272,"source_url":280},"geelong-pride-expo-2026-2026-06-13","Geelong Pride Expo 2026","Free welcoming community event with local groups, services, entertainment and inclusive activities.","Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West","2026-06-13T10:30:00+10:00","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events/geelong-pride-expo-2026",{"id":30,"slug":282,"title":283,"description":284,"details":-1,"location":270,"start_at":285,"end_at":286,"source_url":287},"museum-explorers-term-2-2026-2026-06-17","Museum Explorers Term 2, 2026","Free educator-designed museum playgroup for children aged 0-5 with stories, songs, art and object discovery.","2026-06-17T10:30:00+10:00","2026-06-17T11:30:00+10:00","https://app.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/nwm/calendar/item/8de96f7a42921ad.aspx",{"id":36,"slug":289,"title":290,"description":291,"details":-1,"location":292,"start_at":293,"end_at":294,"source_url":295},"introduction-to-ai-2026-06-17","Introduction to AI","Beginner library session covering what artificial intelligence is, how it works, ethics, copyright and everyday use.","Geelong West Library, 153A Pakington Street, Geelong West","2026-06-17T13:30:00+10:00","2026-06-17T14:30:00+10:00","https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/15337169",{"id":42,"slug":297,"title":298,"description":299,"details":-1,"location":300,"start_at":301,"end_at":302,"source_url":303},"story-time-gallery-tots-2026-06-19","Story Time + Gallery Tots","Preschool storytime at the library followed by a Gallery Tots play-based art activity with Geelong Gallery.","Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Activity Room Level 1, 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong","2026-06-19T10:30:00+10:00","2026-06-19T11:30:00+10:00","https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/16481774",{"id":48,"slug":305,"title":306,"description":307,"details":-1,"location":308,"start_at":309,"end_at":310,"source_url":311},"geelong-west-winter-solstice-2026-06-20","Geelong West Winter Solstice","Free community night with lantern parade, fire twirling, live music, market stalls, food and kids activities.","West Park, Cnr Pakington Street and Autumn Street, Geelong West","2026-06-20T16:30:00+10:00","2026-06-20T19:30:00+10:00","https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events/geelong-west-winter-solstice",{"id":54,"slug":313,"title":314,"description":315,"details":-1,"location":316,"start_at":317,"end_at":318,"source_url":319},"story-time-without-limits-2026-06-25","Story Time Without Limits","Welcoming library session with stories and songs for adults of all abilities.","Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, The Cave Level 1, 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong","2026-06-25T11:30:00+10:00","2026-06-25T12:00:00+10:00","https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/16112055",{"id":60,"slug":321,"title":322,"description":323,"details":-1,"location":324,"start_at":325,"end_at":326,"source_url":327},"from-table-to-gallery-a-french-after-hours-journey-2026-06-26","From Table to Gallery: A French After Hours Journey","Ticketed French-inspired evening linking local dining venues with after-hours entry to Discovering the Impressionists at Geelong Gallery.","Jeffies of Highton, The Retreat, Felix and Geelong Gallery, Geelong","2026-06-26T17:00:00+10:00","2026-06-26T21:30:00+10:00","https://www.geelonggallery.org.au/whats-on/events/from-table-to-gallery-a-french-after-hours-journey",{"id":66,"slug":329,"title":330,"description":331,"details":-1,"location":332,"start_at":333,"end_at":326,"source_url":334},"after-hours-discovering-the-impressionists-2026-06-26","After-hours - Discovering the Impressionists","Evening Geelong Gallery session with live DJ music and access to the Discovering the Impressionists exhibition.","Geelong Gallery, Little Malop Street, Geelong","2026-06-26T17:30:00+10:00","https://www.geelonggallery.org.au/events/outreach/after-hours",[],{"status":337,"mode":338,"last_checked_at":179,"suburbs":78,"places":66,"businesses":66,"events":66,"events_pruned":339},"static","static-json",0,1781157659732]