Geelong

　　Geelong is situated on Corio Bay in Victoria, southwest of Melbourne, and is the second-largest city in Victoria and the fifth-largest city in Australia. The city boasts beautiful, clean beaches with charming and quirky mooring bollards along the shore, making it one of Victoria’s key tourist destinations.

　　Among Geelong’s most important cultural sites are the Geelong Performing Arts Centre, which features a 1,500-seat auditorium, and the Geelong Art Gallery, making it an ideal place to enjoy art. The National Wool Museum, established in 1988, is a museum dedicated to the history and development of sheep shearing in Australia and holds great significance. Geelong Botanic Gardens is a colorful garden where flowers and plants bloom vibrantly, filling the air with fragrance. Geelong has numerous pubs, clubs, and live music venues, offering a vibrant nightlife. Sip on a glass of fine wine while enjoying melodious, continuous singing — there’s nothing quite like this peaceful and delightful way of life.

　　Geelong Reason to Visit: The fifth-largest city in Australia Continent: Oceania [Oceania] Country/Region: Australia [Australia] Province/State: Victoria [Victoria] City: Geelong [Geelong]