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Last updated: 10 June 2026
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About the Greater Geelong municipality
Geelong’s lifestyle is hard to beat. With quality living, wide-ranging recreational choices, a strong and growing economy and a cosmopolitan, vibrant community, there is real reason to love Geelong.
Visiting Greater Geelong
The region offers a wide mix of attractions from natural bush to spectacular surf beaches, historic townships to cosmopolitan shopping precincts.
Places of Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong is one of the largest municipalities in Victoria and includes urban, rural and coastal areas. Find out more about the city, suburbs and towns.
Arts and Culture
Arts, culture and heritage are central to Greater Geelong’s identity and to the way we live, connect and grow as a community.
News and updates
Students grow skills and confidence through Botanic Gardens program
19 January 2026
Whittington Primary School students took their learning outdoors at the Geelong Botanic Gardens last year to explore healthy living, food value and sustainable choices.
City responds to Geelong Australia Day Committee and the Lions Club of Corio Bay’s decision to cancel Free Children's Fun Day
12 January 2026
In response to the news that the Geelong Australia Day Committee and the Lions Club of Corio Bay have made the difficult decision to cancel the Free Children’s Fun Day on Australia Day, the City of Greater Geelong is working with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club to support an expanded Festival of Sails program at Steampacket Gardens.
New kindergartens opening in 2026
12 January 2026
Registrations are being accepted for four new kindergartens opening their doors in Greater Geelong in Term One.
Geelong Botanic Gardens closed due to high winds
9 January 2026
Geelong Botanic Gardens closed due to high winds for the remainder of the day, Friday 9 January.
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