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Geelong has a large car industry, as well as being the home of 'Cats' the Victorian AFL football team. It is situated on the pretty Corio Bay and there is a lovely foreshore drive along the Esplanade. A great beach is Eastern beach which has a promenade and bathing pavilions. There are also some unique bollards at Cunningham Pier.

There are a whole host of museums in Geelong and plenty of things to do. You can visit the Geelong Art Gallery, the Geelong National Wool Museum, and the beautiful Botanic Gardens. There are also a number of National Trust buildings around Geelong which have remarkable architecture. Well worth visiting are Barwon Grange and The Heights. You can also find out about the Aboriginal history of the area at the interesting Narana Creations. There are also several wineries in this area which are well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, so any wine connoisseurs should make a visit.

There is a wide selection of accommodation in Geelong to suit all tastes and price ranges. There are also some fabulous restaurants and delicious seafood takeaways. Bands are also popular in Geelong with several of the pubs and clubs offering live music.

Transport to and from Geelong is good, with frequent trains to Melbourne from the station in Railway Terrace. The V/Line buses also run to Melbourne, as well as to Ballarat and along the Great Ocean Road. For transport to the Bellarine Peninsula hop aboard McHarrys Buses.

Held on the third Sunday of March each year, the Geelong Highland Gathering is a popular, interactive display of Scottish culture, heavy games, livestock, merchandise and musical folklore.

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