Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Geelong, Australia

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.4 km
Ascend 65 m
Descend 60 m

Experience Geelong in Australia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Geelong Botanic Gardens

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Geelong Botanic Gardens

The Geelong Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden in the city of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The gardens are located within Eastern Park on the eastern outskirts of the central business district. They were established in 1850 and are the fourth oldest botanic garden in Australia.

Wikipedia: Geelong Botanic Gardens (EN), Website

1684 meters / 20 minutes

Sight 2: National Wool Museum

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The National Wool Museum tells the Australian story of wool, fibre and textiles, alongside a range of contemporary exhibitions, public programs and special events.

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569 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: Johnstone Park

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Johnstone Park Marcus Wong Wongm / CC BY-SA 3.0

Johnstone Park is a landscaped garden in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It is bounded by Railway Terrace, Gheringhap Street, Little Malop Street, Fenwick Street, and Mercer Street. The park is surrounded by civic buildings including the Geelong City Hall, Geelong Art Gallery, Geelong Library, Geelong Law Courts, and the Geelong Railway Station. A war memorial and bandstand feature in the centre of the park.

Wikipedia: Johnstone Park (EN)

192 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Geelong Gallery

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The Geelong Art Gallery, currently known as Geelong Gallery, is a major regional gallery in the city of Geelong in Victoria, Australia. The gallery has over 6,000 works of art in its collection. The Gallery forms Geelong's Cultural Precinct with the adjacent Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Geelong Arts Centre, and the Geelong Courthouse.

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1002 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 5: Saint Mary Of The Angels

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Saint Mary Of The Angels Mattinbgn (changes by Rabanus Flavus) / CC BY 4.0

St Mary of the Angels Basilica, formerly St Mary's Church, is a basilica located in Yarra Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Wikipedia: St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong (EN)

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