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Take A Virtual Tour of Nyaal Banyul

By Nancy Csutoros|

Take a 360-degree virtual tour of Nyaal Banyul on the beautiful Geelong waterfront, right from the comfort of your desk.

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Click on the 3D image to start exploring Nyaal Banyul’s foyer, or use the left-hand navigation to head straight to a level or room. 

Discover every corner of this vibrant gathering place at your own pace, from intimate meeting rooms to our breathtaking, expansive Wala Mirr Theatre, exhibition spaces, and adaptable rooms for galas, cocktail functions and more. 

Wherever you are in the world, start imagining what’s possible for your next event in regional Victoria’s newest destination venue . 

Explore Flexible Event Spaces 

The immersive platform lets you explore 3,700 square metres of event space, so you can experience the venue from every angle.  

First, choose your starting point from the left-hand menu: the Ground Floor in the light-filled foyer space near Kudja Café and the Customer Service Desk, or Level 1 in one of the rooms, terrace or foyer.  

Simply click your cursor and follow the semi-transparent ring on the floor to wander around and get a firsthand feel for the event spaces you’re considering.  

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Level 1’s Turtbarrama Gallery and Terrace , with a view to waterfront and the adjacent Crowne Plaza Geelong hotel. 

To navigate: 

  • Move: Left-click and drag to move around the screen. 

  • Rotate: Right-click and drag, or use the arrow keys to rotate your view. 

  • Zoom: Use your scroll wheel or arrow keys to zoom in and out. 

  • Speed: Press “P” on your keyboard to adjust your rotation speed settings and choose how fast you move through the spaces. 

Choose Your View 

The 3D tour jumps seamlessly between levels, offering different perspectives and allowing you to experience various room set-ups using the icons in the bottom-left corner of your screen: 

  • Explore 3D space: The default mode, this option gives you a natural, walking-level perspective of Nyaal Banyul. 

  • Dollhouse View: A 3D cross-section of the entire venue that lets you appreciate the layout, spatial dynamics and how our spaces interconnect. 

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Dollhouse view of the upper and lower floor event spaces, including Wala Mirr Theatre . 

  • Floor Plan View: A bird’s-eye view of each level. Click on any space for more information, such as room area, dimensions and wall lengths. 

  • Measurement mode: Click the + button to start, then click any two points to measure distances across the space in metres. 

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Follow the prompts to measure any part of the space. 

Share the Excitement 

Found the perfect spot or stumbled upon a breathtaking view? Share it with your team, clients or friends. Click the handy Share button to send the exact view you’re admiring directly to others. 

To share: 

  • Click the Share icon at the bottom right. 

  • Check “Link to this location” to direct others to your exact view. 

  • Click COPY to share the direct link, or click on an icon to share via Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest or email.  

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It’s easy to share the view – just click on the Share icon. 

Let’s Start Planning Your Next Event 

Can’t make it to Nyaal Banyul in person? Our 360-degree virtual tour is the next best thing, saving you time and effort while giving you a complete feel for the venue from any device, anywhere in the world.  

Beyond the flexible spaces, hosting an event at Nyaal Banyul is seamless. With the 200-room Crowne Plaza Geelong hotel onsite, your guests can transition effortlessly from day to night.  

Plus, as the gateway to Geelong, The Bellarine and the iconic Great Ocean Road, Nyaal Banyul is the ideal launchpad for an unforgettable event experience. 

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A view from Darrwal Room lets you imagine your next gathering on the Geelong waterfront. 

Jump into the tour today and start envisioning your next conference, exhibition, gala event or celebration on the Geelong waterfront. 

Planning an event? Dive in and discover our spaces in a whole new way. 

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