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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Geelong

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Geelong, Australia

Updated July 23, 2020

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Geelong Bollards

Geelong, Australia

Geelong Bollards

More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.

Geelong, Australia

Stanbury Jacko

A stuffed, prize-winning ram is all that remains of a world-renowned stud line, and a reminder of its owner's gruesome end.
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The Sphinx Hotel

North Geelong, Australia

The Sphinx Hotel

A taste of Egypt on the outskirts of Geelong.
1 mile from Geelong
Point Lonsdale with Buckley’s Cave in lower left

Point Lonsdale, Australia

Buckley's Cave

William Buckley escaped from prison and is said to have spent years hiding in this seaside cave.
16 miles from Geelong

Queenscliff, Australia

HMVS Victoria Swivel Link

All that remains of the first colonial naval ship in Australia is located in a park in Queenscliff.
18 miles from Geelong
Sign on the Wreck Bell.

Queenscliff, Australia

The Wreck Bell

This bell was once used to summon rescue crews when ships fell victim to the treacherous waterways.
18 miles from Geelong

Anakie, Australia

Fairy Park

This slightly spooky yet nostalgic theme park claims to be the first of its kind in Australia.
18 miles from Geelong
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