Guidebook for Highton

Les And Alison
Guidebook for Highton

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Some guests may have children boarding at Geelong College, which is quite close to our home.
The Geelong College - Senior School
20 Talbot Street
Some guests may have children boarding at Geelong College, which is quite close to our home.
An interesting museum about the wool industry - has a nice gift shop (quality gifts) and café too
45 yerel halk öneriyor
National Wool Museum
26 Moorabool St
45 yerel halk öneriyor
An interesting museum about the wool industry - has a nice gift shop (quality gifts) and café too
indoor heated swimming pool if you feel like swimming a few laps; also exercise pool. The complex has a gym and runs classes (water aerobics, land-based fitness classes) which you can pay-per-session.
Leisurelink Su Sporları ve Rekreasyon Merkezi
240 Pioneer Rd
indoor heated swimming pool if you feel like swimming a few laps; also exercise pool. The complex has a gym and runs classes (water aerobics, land-based fitness classes) which you can pay-per-session.
You can catch the ferry (hourly) in daylight hours and cross to Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula. You can take your car ($62 one way) and continue your journey; or foot passengers $22 return
113 yerel halk öneriyor
Searoad Ferries
1 Wharf St E
113 yerel halk öneriyor
You can catch the ferry (hourly) in daylight hours and cross to Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula. You can take your car ($62 one way) and continue your journey; or foot passengers $22 return

Food Scene

Fyansford Hotel serves inexpensive meals. It is a good walk (about 2 km) along the river path from our home, and the hotel has a small bus which you can organise to drive you back "home".
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Fyansford Hotel
67 Hyland St
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Fyansford Hotel serves inexpensive meals. It is a good walk (about 2 km) along the river path from our home, and the hotel has a small bus which you can organise to drive you back "home".
Another very inexpensive option for meals - about 3.5 km from our home. They have "specials" nights such as Mon & Tues steak nights, Wed Seafood, Thurs Parmi night $13.50 for specials. Great value
The Sir Charles Darling Hotel
38 Bellerine Street
Another very inexpensive option for meals - about 3.5 km from our home. They have "specials" nights such as Mon & Tues steak nights, Wed Seafood, Thurs Parmi night $13.50 for specials. Great value
Restaurant in lovely location - you can walk along the river path opposite our home - open 9 am - 5 pm Tues-Thurs, and 9 am to late (dinner) Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Barwon Edge Boat House
40 Windsor Rd
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurant in lovely location - you can walk along the river path opposite our home - open 9 am - 5 pm Tues-Thurs, and 9 am to late (dinner) Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon
A very interesting restaurant - you will probably need to book ahead, so check out their website to find out more
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Jack & Jill Restaurant - Geelong
247 Moorabool Street
6 yerel halk öneriyor
A very interesting restaurant - you will probably need to book ahead, so check out their website to find out more
This one has been recommended to us by some of our guests.
Black Bull Tapas Bar and Restaurant
48 Moorabool St
This one has been recommended to us by some of our guests.
Funky eatery - probably better suited to our younger guests (not children)
14 yerel halk öneriyor
The Book Bird
115 Pakington Street
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Funky eatery - probably better suited to our younger guests (not children)
A hotel with a good range of food - we have enjoyed meals here
6 yerel halk öneriyor
The Lord Nelson
Bellerine Street
6 yerel halk öneriyor
A hotel with a good range of food - we have enjoyed meals here
Great lunch place - lovely atmosphere. Even in winter the outside (but covered) section is enjoyable.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe Go
37 Bellerine Street
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Great lunch place - lovely atmosphere. Even in winter the outside (but covered) section is enjoyable.
The name says it: seafood restaurant
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Fishermen's Pier
1a Yarra St
15 yerel halk öneriyor
The name says it: seafood restaurant
We have heard good things about this place
Waterfront Seafood
We have heard good things about this place
Fish and chips wrapped in paper, sit outside (they provide rugs to keep you warm on chilly days) - or the restaurant for a wider menu
10 yerel halk öneriyor
The Geelong Boat House
Western Foreshore Road
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Fish and chips wrapped in paper, sit outside (they provide rugs to keep you warm on chilly days) - or the restaurant for a wider menu
Great location - go for a walk along Geelong's waterfront, and enjoy a light meal.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Wharf Shed Cafe
15 Eastern Beach Rd
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Great location - go for a walk along Geelong's waterfront, and enjoy a light meal.
Good coffee and nice brunches and lunches
James Street Bakery & Cafe
10 James St
Good coffee and nice brunches and lunches
About 30 minutes drive from our place, sit in this restaurant opposite a beautiful beach, and have eat delicious "share plates" of tasty morsels of food
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Scorched
17 The Esplanade
7 yerel halk öneriyor
About 30 minutes drive from our place, sit in this restaurant opposite a beautiful beach, and have eat delicious "share plates" of tasty morsels of food

Arts & Culture

Good collection of Australian and other art, special exhibitions - lovely gift shop
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Geelong Gallery
55 Little Malop St
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Good collection of Australian and other art, special exhibitions - lovely gift shop
If you want to see a movie.....
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Geelong
24 yerel halk öneriyor
If you want to see a movie.....
If you want to see a movie.....
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Reading Cinemas
Princes Highway
28 yerel halk öneriyor
If you want to see a movie.....

Sightseeing

Drive 30-40 minutes from our place and visit Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove (beaches, cafes, walks) and see animals at Jirrahlinga Sanctuary.
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
170-200 Taits Rd
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Drive 30-40 minutes from our place and visit Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove (beaches, cafes, walks) and see animals at Jirrahlinga Sanctuary.