TRAVEL – Getting to the festival is easy with heaps of ways to arrive and depart

TRAIN
There are regular services to Geelong station on V/line, Johnstone Park is across the road from Geelong Station.

BUS
Local and regional buses to Geelong Train Station are closest, but Geelong CBD bus stops are also only a couple of blocks away.

FERRY
Cruise with Port Phillip Ferries on their comfortable 400 seater ferry, direct from Docklands, Melbourne to Geelong Waterfront. Only a short walk to Johnstone Park. Daily ferry services start in December 2019

https://www.portphillipferries.com.au/geelong/

TAXI or UBER
A taxi rank will be available at the event for departure.

  • Geelong Taxi 131 008
  • Bellarine Taxi 132 211

CAR
There is loads of parking nearby with Civic Centre multi level carpark, Geelong train station and street parking available.

PLANE
Avalon airport is a 20 minute drive from Geelong. See the Avalon Shuttle for services. Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne is approximately 90 minutes from Geelong. See Gull Shuttle for services.

 

ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

Indulge in a Perfect Weekend Getaway at Geelong Beer Festival!

Elevate your Geelong Beer Festival experience with an accommodation package with our exclusive accommodation partner Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong.

Choose from two enticing options:

  1. Standard King Room – $280 (+ Booking Fees)
    • 🛌 One Night’s Stay in a Luxurious Standard King Room
    • 🎟 Two Tickets to the Geelong Beer Festival
    • 🍻 A World of Craft Beer Delights Awaits!
  2. Standard King Room with Breakfast for Two – $350 (+ Booking Fees)
    • 🛌 One Night’s Stay in a Luxurious Standard King Room
    • 🍳 Delicious Breakfast for Two
    • 🎟 Two Tickets to the Geelong Beer Festival

Make the most of your festival weekend by securing your accommodation early. Relax in style, wake up refreshed, and head straight to the festival grounds – it’s the perfect recipe for a memorable weekend.

Limited packages available, so book yours today and treat yourself to a hassle-free festival experience at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong! You can book a room via the hotel here.

FERRY from Docklands (on the free city tram loop)

Cruise with Port Phillip Ferries on their comfortable 400 seater ferry, direct from Docklands, Melbourne to Geelong Waterfront. Only a short walk to Johnstone Park in Geelong when you arrive. Daily ferry services run to Geelong throughout the Summer holidays. Prices start from $14.50 one way.

For timetables and bookings > https://www.portphillipferries.com.au

FERRY from Portarlington Pier 

If you’re based in or around Portarlington, check out Port Phillip Ferries special Geelong Day Trip Packages that are the perfect way to get to the Beer Festival without having to drive and park – PLUS Kids under 13 Go Free.

Geelong Day Trips from Portarlington > https://www.portphillipferries.com.au/packages/geelong-day-trip/