Geelong Waterfront facts for kids
The Geelong Waterfront is a super fun place to visit! It's a popular spot for tourists and locals right on the northern side of Corio Bay in Geelong, Australia. This area used to be part of the Port of Geelong, which means it was a busy place for ships. But then it wasn't used much, so in the 1990s, it got a big makeover and became the awesome waterfront you see today!
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Attractions
Baywalk Bollards
The Baywalk Bollards are really cool painted wooden statues. A local artist named Jan Mitchell made them in the mid-1990s. These statues show off Geelong's history and important people. There are over 100 of them! You can find them all along the waterfront, from Rippleside to Limeburners Point.
Deakin University Waterfront Campus
Deakin University has a campus right on the waterfront. It's called the Waterfront Campus and it's on the western side of the area. About 1500 students study here. They learn about things like architecture, building management, nursing, and occupational therapy.
Yarra Street Pier
The Yarra Street Pier is at the end of Yarra Street. It has some great restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat. You can also take exciting helicopter rides from here! Most of the pier was destroyed by a fire in 1988. People have suggested ideas to rebuild it since then.
Cunningham Pier
Cunningham Pier is another cool spot on the waterfront. It's home to 'The Pier', which is a popular place for people to hang out and have fun.
Steampacket Quay
Steampacket Quay is located at the end of Moorabool Street. It's a sheltered area where ferries, seaplanes, and other boats can safely dock. It's a great spot to watch the watercraft come and go.
Carousel Pavilion
The Carousel Pavilion is a special building that houses an amazing old carousel. This carousel was built around 1892 and is powered by steam! Inside, you'll also find an old steam engine from 1888. There's even a special musical instrument called a Band organ from 1898. The carousel has 36 horses and 2 chariots. Many of the horses are original, and some were rebuilt. It was first made in New York and came to Australia in the 1920s.
Sheraton Four Points Hotel
The Sheraton Four Points is a fancy hotel with great views of the water. It's a 4½ star hotel that was built in the early 2000s.
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club was started way back in 1859. It's located right on the shores of the bay. Next to it is the Bay City Marina, which was built in the 1980s. This is where many boats are docked.
Eastern Beach
Eastern Beach is a really popular place for swimming and having fun. It's very close to the center of Geelong. It's a perfect spot to cool off on a hot day or just relax by the water.
Images for kids
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Helicopter taking off in front of Cunningham Pier
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Fishing boats docked in the harbour
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Four Points Sheraton Hotel
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Cunningham Pier
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Boats docked in the Bay City Marina
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Eastern Beach boardwalk
