Live in Geelong

An unbeatable lifestyle by the water

With our main campus located close to the heart of the waterfront in Geelong, you can study in a liveable city with a relaxed, coastal lifestyle.

Geelong is the second largest city in Victoria, and is only one hour from Melbourne and 30 minutes from the world-famous Great Ocean Road. Close to the city and the coast, Geelong offers an affordable cost of living and a wonderful sense of community.
 

What’s in Geelong?

There is so much to see in Geelong and the greater Geelong region from natural bush, to beautiful beaches, historic towns and shopping precincts. 

• Visit Geelong and the Bellarine
• Visit Central Geelong
• Visit the Great Ocean Road
• Travel Victoria
• Vibrant waterfront precinct
• Central and suburban shopping precincts
• Large range of restaurants, cafes and bars
• Cinemas and theatres
• Modern libraries and galleries
• Easy transport links to Melbourne and coastal regions

For information on local events, major attractions, parks and more visit this Geelong/Australia site

Activities and attractions

The following tourist attractions are less than 45 minutes distance from Geelong:

• The Great Ocean Road: Victoria’s world-famous coastline including the Twelve Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast.
• The Surf Coast: A popular surfing destination including beaches, shopping areas, restaurants and cafes.
• The Bellarine Peninsula: A renowned food and wine region, with bayside beaches and small coastal towns.
• Adventure activities: Take a helicopter flight on the Geelong Waterfront, go skydiving on the coast, swim with the dolphins or walk among the treetops in the Otway rainforest.
• Wildlife encounters: Discover Australian wildlife with a visit to Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Sports: Geelong is renowned for its sporting lifestyle, with a large range of team and individual sporting activities to choose from. It is also home to the ‘Geelong Cats’ Australian Rules Football team based at Simonds Stadium.

Climate

Geelong and Werribee enjoy relatively moderate weather throughout the year. Winter (June to August) is cool with an average temperature of 16 degrees (Celsius), while summer (December to February) is warm with an average temperature of 33 degrees.
 
Visit studygeelong.com and visitgeelongbellarine.com.au to find out more about Geelong.