Guidebook for Highton
Everything Else
Some guests may have children boarding at Geelong College, which is quite close to our home.
The Geelong College - Senior School
20 Talbot StreetSome guests may have children boarding at Geelong College, which is quite close to our home.
An interesting museum about the wool industry - has a nice gift shop (quality gifts) and café too
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National Wool Museum
26 Moorabool StAn interesting museum about the wool industry - has a nice gift shop (quality gifts) and café too
indoor heated swimming pool if you feel like swimming a few laps; also exercise pool. The complex has a gym and runs classes (water aerobics, land-based fitness classes) which you can pay-per-session.
Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre
240 Pioneer Rdindoor heated swimming pool if you feel like swimming a few laps; also exercise pool. The complex has a gym and runs classes (water aerobics, land-based fitness classes) which you can pay-per-session.
You can catch the ferry (hourly) in daylight hours and cross to Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula. You can take your car ($62 one way) and continue your journey; or foot passengers $22 return
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Searoad Ferries
1 Wharf St EYou can catch the ferry (hourly) in daylight hours and cross to Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula. You can take your car ($62 one way) and continue your journey; or foot passengers $22 return
Food Scene
Fyansford Hotel serves inexpensive meals. It is a good walk (about 2 km) along the river path from our home, and the hotel has a small bus which you can organise to drive you back "home".
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Fyansford Hotel
67 Hyland StFyansford Hotel serves inexpensive meals. It is a good walk (about 2 km) along the river path from our home, and the hotel has a small bus which you can organise to drive you back "home".
Another very inexpensive option for meals - about 3.5 km from our home. They have "specials" nights such as Mon & Tues steak nights, Wed Seafood, Thurs Parmi night $13.50 for specials. Great value
The Sir Charles Darling Hotel
38 Bellerine StreetAnother very inexpensive option for meals - about 3.5 km from our home. They have "specials" nights such as Mon & Tues steak nights, Wed Seafood, Thurs Parmi night $13.50 for specials. Great value
Restaurant in lovely location - you can walk along the river path opposite our home - open 9 am - 5 pm Tues-Thurs, and 9 am to late (dinner) Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon
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Barwon Edge Boat House
40 Windsor RdRestaurant in lovely location - you can walk along the river path opposite our home - open 9 am - 5 pm Tues-Thurs, and 9 am to late (dinner) Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon
A very interesting restaurant - you will probably need to book ahead, so check out their website to find out more
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Jack & Jill Restaurant - Geelong
247 Moorabool StreetA very interesting restaurant - you will probably need to book ahead, so check out their website to find out more
Black Bull Tapas Bar and Restaurant
48 Moorabool StThis one has been recommended to us by some of our guests.
Funky eatery - probably better suited to our younger guests (not children)
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The Book Bird
115 Pakington StreetFunky eatery - probably better suited to our younger guests (not children)
A hotel with a good range of food - we have enjoyed meals here
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The Lord Nelson
Bellerine StreetA hotel with a good range of food - we have enjoyed meals here
Great lunch place - lovely atmosphere. Even in winter the outside (but covered) section is enjoyable.
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Cafe Go
37 Bellerine StreetGreat lunch place - lovely atmosphere. Even in winter the outside (but covered) section is enjoyable.
Fishermen's Pier
1a Yarra StThe name says it: seafood restaurant
Waterfront Seafood
We have heard good things about this place
Fish and chips wrapped in paper, sit outside (they provide rugs to keep you warm on chilly days) - or the restaurant for a wider menu
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The Geelong Boat House
Western Foreshore RoadFish and chips wrapped in paper, sit outside (they provide rugs to keep you warm on chilly days) - or the restaurant for a wider menu
Great location - go for a walk along Geelong's waterfront, and enjoy a light meal.
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Wharf Shed Cafe
15 Eastern Beach RdGreat location - go for a walk along Geelong's waterfront, and enjoy a light meal.
James Street Bakery & Cafe
10 James StGood coffee and nice brunches and lunches
About 30 minutes drive from our place, sit in this restaurant opposite a beautiful beach, and have eat delicious "share plates" of tasty morsels of food
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Scorched
17 The EsplanadeAbout 30 minutes drive from our place, sit in this restaurant opposite a beautiful beach, and have eat delicious "share plates" of tasty morsels of food
Arts & Culture
Good collection of Australian and other art, special exhibitions - lovely gift shop
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Geelong Gallery
55 Little Malop StGood collection of Australian and other art, special exhibitions - lovely gift shop
Geelong
If you want to see a movie.....
Reading Cinemas
Princes HighwayIf you want to see a movie.....
Sightseeing
Drive 30-40 minutes from our place and visit Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove (beaches, cafes, walks) and see animals at Jirrahlinga Sanctuary.
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Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
170-200 Taits RdDrive 30-40 minutes from our place and visit Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove (beaches, cafes, walks) and see animals at Jirrahlinga Sanctuary.