The city of geelong is located 75 kilometres southwest of melbourne. It was built in the art deco style and has been a very. The park is divided into two areas, with malop street running through the middle. Eastern beach is a nod to the history of geelong as a seaside destination with the artdeco buildings and even a walking. Beaches and coastlines, nature and wildlife, geelong and the. Just footage of all the times iv had at eastern beach put together. One of the top geelong attractions is eastern beach reserve. Eastern beach reserve things to do in geelong rydges. February 6 geelong, vic, australia the storm that rolled across corio bay last week served up some incredible scenes. Property report for 48 eastern beach road, geelong vic 3220. Eastern beach is a specific beach in geelong, not to be confused with waterfront geelong.
Eastern beach reserve is located on the citys waterfront, and is scattered with the renowned bay walk bollards. A family day scene at eastern beach in the early 1930s. Eastern beach is a nod to the history of geelong as a seaside destination with the artdeco buildings and even a walking platform called the promenade. Eastern beach is a popular swimming and recreation area in. Beaches and coastlines, nature and wildlife, geelong and. Eastern beach is a specific beach in geelong, not to be confused with waterfront geelong eastern beach is a popular swimming and recreation area in geelong, victoria on the shores of corio bay. The geelong album is one of the many rare books contained in the western victoria collection of the alfred deakin prime ministerial library, lascelles building, geelong waterfront campus. The corio mp raised the idea in federal parliament yesterday, saying it was an absolute disgrace that geelong was not represented on the list of the countrys 120 most culturally significant sites. Property report for 5658 eastern beach road, geelong vic 3220. Whatwasgeelong eastern beach mineral springs what to.
You can find everything here, from rustic furniture and secondhand books to vinyl. More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside australian city. Geelong past and present picture special geelong advertiser. Over recent years i have helped with editing, layout etc. While some of the citys locations are unrecognisable from even 10 years ago, there are others that have barely changed.
Eastern beach playground large image with the temperature slowly but surely warming up after a cool winter you may be looking for somewhere to soak up the rays and get the children outdoors and enjoying the change in seasons. It was built in the art deco style during the 1930s and boasts an abundance of history and charm. Read our complete guide to waterfront geelong here. Dec 31, 2007 another book launch, this time our geelong writers anthology for 2007, called tributaries. Geelong high is 500 metres away, the expansive eastern gardens at the north end of the street giving access to the botanic gardens and the eastern beach parklands.
Nowadays its an amazing free place to cool down, have fun and relax by the shores of corio bay with an icecream or a dip in the pool. Pevensey park is located in geelong, just a short distance from eastern park. Giant sky wheel geelongs famous antique carousel the pier function centre kids park with ocean swimming pool geelong botanic gardens eastern beach geelong gallery rockpool for kids and dogs currently being built westfield shopping centre various cafes, bars and restaurants. As the legend states, one sunny day in 1882, half a dozen school boys were clambering over rocks in search of the perfect spot to swim.
In 1943 the ght commissioners drew up a list of post war works for which they wished to apply to the state government for funding. Keep up to date with news from geelong regional libraries including information about our governance, access to strategic documents and information about employment and volunteering. May 30, 2018 much of geelongs character resides in its buildings, streets and landscapes. It is the second largest victorian city, with an estimated urban population of 268,277 as of june 2018. History and heritage, geelong and the bellarine, victoria. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try. One of these boys, albert snowy pontin, spotted some water bubbling at the bottom of the cliff, that water turned out to be fresh, refreshing and cool. Geelong runs from the plains of lara in the north to the rolling hills of waurn ponds to. The scenic reserve is home to a vast array of amenities including picnic facilities, playgrounds and a shark proof sea bath which is surrounded by the historical art deco style boardwalk. See more ideas about australia, victoria australia and australia travel. View sold price history for this house and research neighbouring property values in geelong, vic 3220. The scenic reserve is home to a vast array of amenities including picnic facilities, playgrounds and a shark proof sea bath which is surrounded by the historical art deco style. There are swimming areas, grassy areas, a sand strip, small kiosks and a play area.
Disgrace geelongs eastern beach isnt on heritage list. Geelong, in the language of the local aborigines, means white seabird or place of the cliff. Buckley was born in cheshire england in 1780 and was sent to the colony of new south wales for pinching a piece of cloth. Please select a council area from the map below and follow the link to view a gallery of locations you. In 2004, the author was commissioned by historic places department of sustainability and environment to prepare this background report on the western beach boat club site on crown land in geelong. Places like eastern beach and geelong botanical gardens will make sure your dream destinations are ticked off.
Eastern beach is a popular swimming and recreation area in geelong, victoria on the shores of corio bay. Disgrace geelongs eastern beach isnt on heritage list, says. Geelong s historic eastern beach precinct should become the citys first site on the national heritage list, richard marles says. Geelong eastern beach from w we went to a new years eve party at a beautiful home above eastern beach. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Pevensey park and ron robertson rose garden, geelong.
Eastern beach, eastern beach reserve, geelong, 3220. There are numerous facilities in the reserve and at the tidal pool, including a childrens. You may need to apply to multiple location authorities. The popular spot was built in the 1930s in the art deco style and provides locals and visitors with a safe swimming spot, childrens swimming pool, kiosk and dressing rooms. Artist jan mitchell was commissioned by the city of greater geelong in 1995 to transform reclaimed timber pier pylons into works of art. It was a great waterfront with a little market, ferris wheel and restaurants. Property data for 48 eastern beach road, geelong, vic 3220. Dec 04, 2014 eastern beach is a wellknown swimming and recreation area in geelong. It was during the late 1920s and early 1930s that the city of geelong developed the adjacent eastern beach complex h0903. City council rate books bellerine ward, 1960, geelong historical records centre. Eastern beach is the main swimming beach for geelong. Eastern beach is one of the most popular places to visit in geelong. Eastern beach reserve geelong 2020 all you need to know. It is a distinctive, ornate, cast iron villa, famous for its style, position and history.
Browse the vast collection of books, music, magazines, movies, audiobooks, ebooks, heritage and more. Look for the famous antique carousel and the bayside bollards, colorful carved characters depicting geelong s history. Explore the locations within victorias regional councils and shires. The keys if they ever no longer exist and details are a bit sketchy but there are some other stories in the region that help back it up. Apr 26, 2009 just footage of all the times iv had at eastern beach put together. Learn from your guide about the sights and history of this famously scenic.
Heading east from the apartment are the geelong botanical gardens, geelong golf course, geelong conference centre and the eastern park tan circuit a 2. Either interpretation would be most appropriate for the settlement which became a haven for whitesailed ships. In 2004, the author was commissioned by historic places department of sustainability and environment to prepare this background report on the western beach boat club site. These four brightly painted bollards along geelongs famous eastern beach represent the town baths swimmers club.
Geelong is 75 kilometres 47 mi southwest of the state capital, melbourne. Licensed to youtube by wwemusic on behalf of wwe, inc. The region now occupied by geelong was explored by assistantsurveyor, charles grimes, in the cumberland in 1803 and then in 1835 by john batman who was scouting for good pastoral land in the port phillip district for the port phillip association. If arriving after hours, berth alongside the western side of the main marina arm painted white, or pick up. Its situated at the eastern end of the precinct near the corner of hearne parade and eastern beach road. Narana is a great place to learn about aboriginal cultural heritage as the centre was developed to promote reconciliation by fostering a better understanding of. Things to do in geelong places to visit in geelong. Geelong sketchbook sketchbook series desmond norman on. Despite the amazing location of this apartment and its proximity to the geelong cbd and beach, it is situated in a lovely and quiet residential precinct. Revamped and revitalized, this bayside park is a lovely spot for a walk along the waters edge on the promenade. Geelong a brief history the wathaurong people were geelongs first residents and they originally called the bay jillong and the surrounding land corayo. Contact the heritage reading room geelong libraries. This famous art deco style seabathing complex on corio bay has a swimming pool surrounded by a large promenade. The geelong region is home to the wathaurong tribe, part of the kulin nation, and narana is located on wadawurrung country in grovedale just 10minutes from geelong city centre.
Narana exploring aboriginal culture in geelong see geelong. While some of the citys locations are unrecognisable from even 10. Detail of a town baths swimmers club bollard eastern. One of australias biggest historical mysteries centres around a set of keys found close to lime burners point overlooking corio bay, not far from where eastern beach stands today. The scenic reserve is home to a vast array of amenities including picnic facilities, playgrounds and a shark proof sea bath which is surrounded by the historical. Though batman and later his rival, john pascoe fawkner, settled on a site on the yarra river as the place for a. Wander through revitalised urban areas, where grand old eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings now house galleries and craft breweries, holeinthewall cafes and vintage markets.
Geelong visual diary photos, drawings, paintings from peceli and wendy about geelong and the bellarine peninsular. Much of geelongs character resides in its buildings, streets and landscapes. Eastern beach make your way down to geelongs famous waterfront precinct and discover the citys spectacular summer playground. Eastern beach is the most family friendly place to visit in geelong.
Title page from the geelong album photographed by e. He said geelong residents had been using the eastern beach area for at least 170 years, and that would be his choice as the citys most. It is backed by the grassy slopes of eastern beach reserve and has a 200 m long, circular swimming enclosure toward its eastern end. The name geelong was given to the town in 1837 by governor richard burke and was surveyed in 1838. Contact the heritage reading room geelong regional libraries. The eastern park precinct encompasses the geelong playspace, geelong botanic gardens, geelong conference centre, east geelong golf course, limeburners boat ramp, historic mineral springs, statues and stormwater lake. The name jillong has a meaning similar to a place of the sea bird over the white cliffs. Climb the tower and dive into the cool waters of the art deco swimming enclosure, built all the way back in the 1930s, or just take a scenic stroll along the boardwalk and watch the boats bobbing in the bay. Built during the 1930s in the art deco style, a shark proof sea bath is provided, as well as a childrens swimming pool, kiosk, and dressing room pavilion. Many of these entries were extracted from geelong events in history 1802 1972 by david j. Eastern beach is a picturesque swimming and recreation area on the shores of corio bay, moments away from rydges geelong. The park is used by many locals for jogging, walking and cycling with 20 significant landscape areas or features to find and explore.
Look for the famous antique carousel and the bayside bollards, colorful carved characters depicting geelongs history. Some of the worlds best wool is grown in the western district and region around geelong and the city was important as a port. The progression of lifesavers display the changing styles of mens swimming trunks over the years. Eastern beach in geelong and st leonards have port phillip bays best water by craig butt updated january 5, 2015 12. There is also a more shallow pool for children, and the parkland setting has playground, picnic and barbecue facilities.
Geelong life saving club patrols the beach on weekends and public holidays from 27 november to 26. Eastern beach in geelong greater geelong vic sls beachsafe. Laurie easter beach geelong torquay victoria australia melbourne diving board tower. A number of art deco buildings in the area are listed on the victorian heritage register. It is located to the east of geelong and forms part of the waterfront on the shores of corio bay. Its a wonderful space to cool down on a summers day, picnic or barbecue, have fun and relax. With so many worldfamous sites and attractions to visit, deciding on the best things to do in geelong can be a daunting task.
East geelong is a pretty inner city suburb wide leafy streets, good shops on ormond road and myers street. It is generally considered to be the main swimming beach of the city. Dec 30, 2012 56 eastern beach road, geelong constructed in 1856 and reigning high over geelongs beautiful waterfont, corio villa is one of australias premier residential properties. The legend of william buckley is another of the geelong regions greatest historical legends, but this time true.
Eastern beach make your way down to geelong s famous waterfront precinct and discover the citys spectacular summer playground. The ron robertson rose garden is located on the southern side of the park, and on the northern side, there is a large grass area with a playground. Eastern beach is a part of the geelong waterfront on the northfacing shores of corio bay. Things to do in geelong places to visit in geelong triphobo.