Geelong, Australia

Cruise Port

Geelong

Port city in Victoria, Australia.

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Overview

Geelong is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -38.149, 144.36.

About Geelong

Geelong is a port city in Victoria, Australia, located at the western end of Corio Bay and the left bank of Barwon River, about 75 km (47 mi) southwest of Melbourne. With an estimated population of 282,809 in 2023, Geelong is the second-largest city in the state of Victoria. It is the administrative centre for the City of Greater Geelong municipality, which is Port Phillip’s only regional metropolitan area, and covers all the urban, rural, and coastal reserves around the city including the entire Bellarine Peninsula and from the plains of Lara in the north to the rolling hills of Waurn Ponds to the south, with Corio Bay to the east and the Barrabool Hills to the west.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Geelong — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Geelong

Aerial perspective of Geelong
Aerial perspective of Geelong
Geelong Town Hall
Geelong Town Hall
Geelong Post Office
Geelong Post Office
Geelong Library
Geelong Library

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 25°C in Jan and coolest around 14°C in Jun (average daytime highs).

Jan
25°
15°
Feb
24°
14°
Mar
22°
13°
Apr
20°
11°
May
16°
8°
Jun
14°
7°
Jul
14°
6°
Aug
15°
7°
Sep
17°
8°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
20°
11°
Dec
22°
12°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Geelong the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Geelong, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →