Pakington Street was once again transformed into a sea of colour, culture and celebration as Pako Festa returned on Saturday 28 February 2026. Stretching through the heart of West Geelong, the much-loved festival brought together thousands of locals and visitors to celebrate the rich multicultural spirit that defines the region.
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The Geelong and surrounding region has a rich heritage of myths, legends and tales, some true, some not so true and many well who knows?…
The Geelong Waterfront came alive over the Australia Day long weekend as thousands gathered to celebrate the iconic Festival of Sails. With perfect summer weather setting the scene, the event once again delivered an exciting mix of on-water action and vibrant shore-side entertainment.
The 16th bi-annual Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 soared into Avalon Airport from 25 to 30 March, captivating aviation enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
On 6 April 2025, Geelong’s Eastern Gardens once again played host to the annual All Ford Day, but this year’s event carried extra weight — a celebration of 100 years of Ford.
On 9 March 2025, the Bay City Chrysler Car Club once again brought its signature event, Chryslers by the Bay, to Geelong Baptist College in Lovely Banks.
Bathed in warm summer sunshine, the Drysdale Classic Car & Bike Show returned to the Drysdale Recreation Reserve on Sunday 4th January 2026, once again kicking off the region’s motoring calendar in style. With clear skies overhead and a light coastal breeze rolling across the oval, it was the perfect setting for a relaxed community day surrounded by chrome, colour and plenty of horsepower.
The coastal township of Queenscliff roared to life once again as the 2026 Queenscliff Rod Run rolled into town for its much-anticipated weekend celebration of classic motoring. Hosted by the Geelong Street Rodders, the annual event brought together an incredible collection of hot rods, custom builds and chrome-laden cruisers from across Victoria and beyond.
The 16th Annual Torquay Motorshow returned to the stunning waterfront at Elephant Walk on Sunday 8 February 2026, delivering another outstanding display of automotive excellence along the Surf Coast. Proudly presented by the Rotary Club of Torquay, the much-loved community event once again drew strong crowds and an impressive lineup of vehicles.
On January 18th, 2025, Johnstone Park once again became the ultimate destination for beer lovers as the Geelong Beer Festival returned in full force.
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An attraction in our region is one you can’t see unless you’re prepared to get a bit wet. Known as the Ships’ Graveyard, this site is located around eight kilometers offshore between Barwon Heads and Torquay. It’s a popular dive site and home to many fish species that have made these former vessels, now an artificial reef, their habitat.
Located on the Barwon River in Geelong, Buckley’s Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder that offers a serene escape for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
The Geelong Arts Centre formerly known as GPAC has just completed another stage in their exciting redevelopment and we were lucky enough to take a…
There have been several aircraft, marine craft and locomotives named in honour of Geelong, many of which have a rich and colourful history.
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From the finest local fresh produce to some previously much loved antiques and bric a brac, the markets around the Geelong region have something for everyone.
