As operators of the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, we Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Djilang (Geelong), the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respects to their Elders past and present, and thank them for gifting the centre its name, returning language to Country. Meaning ‘open your eyes to the hills’, once open, Nyaal Banyul will encourage visitors to the centre to look deeply and appreciate the landscapes and history of Wadawurrung Country.

Bookings are now open for Geelong's newest event venue from July 2026 and beyond.

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Gather in Geelong

Come and experience a vibrant region bursting with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Just an hour's drive from Melbourne's CBD, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula invite you with coastal allure and sweeping vistas, offering endless discovery and unforgettable experiences.

Location

Nyaal Banyul on the Geelong waterfront is easily accessible with direct flights into Avalon Airport from Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast with Jetstar , just a 20 minute drive to Geelong. Melbourne Airport is another option with domestic and international flights, an hour's drive away.

Train services by V/Line from Melbourne to Geelong are also available, with the station a short walk to the venue. For a relaxing ferry ride, Port Phillip Ferries provide weekend services from Melbourne (Docklands) to Geelong, with exclusive hire available on weekdays. Travelling from Tasmania? Sail on the Spirit of Tasmania , docking in North Geelong.

Bird's view of the Geelong waterfront. A large arched walking pier hooks through the water and a fountain faces it on the beach front. A ferris wheel can be seen in the background.
Geelong City getting here map

Stay the night

With a 200-room Crowne Plaza hotel onsite and over 1,500 rooms nearby, find the perfect place to stay.

Render from the outside of Crowne Plaza being built next to Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre.