Geelong Things to Do
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Eastern Beach
The fully enclosed swimming enclosure and adjoining parkland have been favorites for locals and visitors for nearly 80 years.
The Ford Discovery Centre
Ford Australia started its operations in Australia in Geelong in 1925 and is still going strong nearly 80 years later.
Situated across the road from the original assembly plant (a old wool store on Geelong’s waterfront) is the Ford Discovery Centre.
Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesday) it is a showcase of everything Ford, from the early beginnings to the latest high technology used in current vehicles. See a real clay model, one off prototype vehicles, engineering exhibitions and a historic range of vehicles – educational fun for the whole family. For more info visit http://www.intown.com.au/locals/geelong/attractions/ford_discovery.htm
The National Wool Museum
Opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Bicentenary Visit to Australia in 1988, the National Wool Museum is a fascinating journey of one of Australia’s most important products – Wool.
Learn how the wool industry has changed over the years to become one of the worlds high quality producers.
Housed in a historic bluestone wool store the National Wool Museum offers ours of informative entertainment and is a must for any visitor to Geelong. For more info visit http://www.intown.com.au/locals/geelong/attractions/national-wool-museum.htm
The Carousel
The jewel in Geelong’s newly re-vitalized waterfront is a historic Carousel which has been fully restored and operates daily for rides.