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Assorted pastries from Born and Bread in Newtown.

The Good Food Guide to a summer road trip through Geelong and the Surf Coast

From wine bars to bakeries, pub meals to cocktails, here are our top picks for spending a delicious few days in this rapidly changing coastal region.

  • Emily Holgate and Good Food Guide reviewers

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18th Amendment offers cocktails with names that nod to America’s prohibition era.

18th Amendment

Old-timey bar that nods to the American Prohibition era.

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Takeaway-only window for coffee, focaccia sangers and pastries.

The exterior of Mortadeli in Torquay.

The Age Good Food Guide 2026: Best places to eat and drink in Geelong and the Surf Coast

From wine bars to bakeries, pub meals to cocktails, here’s how to spend a delicious few days in this rapidly changing region.

  • Emily Holgate
Siblings Ellie and Logan at their recently purchased Geelong home.

How Logan, 21, and Ellie, 20, just bought a house

‘It’s pretty silly how expensive places are these days,’ the Generation Z electrician and new homeowner says.

  • Sue Williams
Catman arrived in Geelong on Monday.

Kentaro wanted a unique trip across Australia. He put on a catsuit and started walking

He’s become known as “Catman” and this 26-year-old’s walk from Western Australia to Sydney is attracting attention.

  • Lachlan Abbott
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Tulip

For a snack-forward menu that showcases fine technique.

Tuna with fermented fennel.
14/20Critics' Pick

The Raw

Proving fresh ideas and top produce can beat sea views.

Geelong fans Soli, 2, Parker, 6, Hemsley, 6, Atley, 8, Florence, 6,
Teddy 4, Wilbur, 6 and Zeally, 3,  will be cheering on the Cats in the grand final.

‘A bit nerve-racking’: Geelong fans saturate city in blue and white ahead of AFL grand final

Geelong fans are preparing for Saturday’s grand final at the MCG – the first decider between the Lions and Cats.

  • Hannah Kennelly
A friend called police soon after the alleged victim sped off with the accused, a court has heard.

High-profile man coaxed woman into car before rape claim, court hears

A friend of the alleged victim of a Geelong sex attack called police as soon as he saw her drive off with two men after a night out at a strip club.

  • Carla Jaeger

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