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.
Stay the night
With a 200-room Crowne Plaza hotel onsite and over 1,500 rooms nearby, find the perfect place to stay.
Crowne Plaza Hotel | 200 rooms | Onsite (opening 2026)
Novotel Geelong | 109 beds | 8 min walk
Holiday Inn & Suites | 180 beds | 15 min walk
Quest Geelong Central | 87 apartments | 15 min walk
R Hotel Geelong | 128 beds | 15 min walk
Rydges Geelong | 138 beds | 15 min walk
Vue Apartments | 60 beds | 15 min walk