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 Geelong Visitor's Guide - Intown Geelong
Geelong is 74 kilometers south west of Melbourne and the gateway to the tourist resorts of the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road.
Geelong is known for its fabulous events, including the Annual Bells Beach Surfing Classic, The Australian International Airshow and many triathlon and surfing events.
The Geelong region is quiet diverse, with quaint bayside townships, farm areas of the Bellarine Peninsula to the bushland and the scenic surf coast towns of Torquay and Anglesea, gateway to the world renowned Great Ocean Road
www.intown.com.au /locals/geelong/default.htm   (276 words)

  
 Geelong Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geelong Airport (IATA: GEX, ICAO: YGLG) is a small airfield specifically for light aircraft located in Mount Duneed, Victoria, Australia.
Though commercial airlines have attempted to fly services to Geelong in the past, they have chosen to use the more developed airport at Avalon Airport, located to the north on the Melbourne side of the city.
Geelong airport is under threat of sale to property developers to allow for the expansion of the urban sprawl of Geelong.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geelong_Airport   (190 words)

  
 Geelong Tour & Women's World Cup - Travel
The airport, which affords easy access to connecting interstate and international flights, has baggage lockers in the international terminal, around-the-clock foreign exchange counters, restaurants, bars, a children's playground, information desks, major car rental companies and, for departing travelers, a refund booth to reclaim the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on some goods.
The average temperatures in Geelong in February range from a minimum of 13 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 26 degrees Celsius.
An average of 25 millimetres of rain falls in Geelong in February.
www.geelongworldcup.com /index.php?page=tTravel   (1142 words)

  
 Avalon and Jetstar heading for the stars - National - www.theage.com.au
It's often said that Geelong comes alive when its Cats are winning and the airline has been quick to hitch its orange star to the football club.
Geelong did not lose a single game when the airline's logo graced the ball.
The airport also attracted criticism for the high cost of taxi travel to and from the city and Jetstar's research shows that only 3 per cent of passengers are arriving by taxi.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/11/02/1099362140247.html?from=storylhs   (725 words)

  
 Plane Spotting in Victoria
The airport is pretty quiet except when the Australian International Airshow is on - but there are occasional visitors - mainly Boeing 747 freighters and RAAF Neptunes - and it contains a maintenance base for Qantas B747s.
In a suburb of Melbourne near Tullamarine Airport is the Aerospace Industry Training Centre of the Kangan Batman TAFE on Dimboola Road.
Geelong harbour has the occasional navy visit, eg the USS Thach was there on 1 Nov 98 with a Seahawk on board (164850).
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 Geelong travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
Geelong [1] is a city located 70 km south west of Melbourne, Australia, on Corio Bay, part of Port Phillip Bay.
Geelong is serviced by Avalon Airport with flights to / From Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney perth and Darwin.
The airport is approx 20 mins out of the CBD, A shuttle bus operates from the City Centre.
wikitravel.org /en/Geelong   (398 words)

  
 Geelong Real Estate geelongproperty.com.au
Grovedale is an outer residential suburb of Geelong, 6km south-south-west of the city centre.
It is bordered on the north by the Waurn Ponds Creek linear park and on the south by the railway line to Colac.
Grovedale neighbours the Geelong Airport and is a mere 15 minutes from the Surfcoast.
www.geelongproperty.com.au /suburb.php?sid=6   (278 words)

  
 To and From the Airport.com - Australia: Melbourne
Buses generally leave the airport 20 mins after flight arrivals and leave Franklin St in the city 2 hrs 20 before departures.
This airport is for general aviation only and has no scheduled passenger services.
This is not the airport terminals, but a suburb a few km away.
www.toandfromtheairport.com /melbourne.html   (1627 words)

  
 Geelong, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geelong is the second largest city in the state of Victoria, Australia and is the largest regional centre in the state.
Geelong expands towards the coast, with Mount Duneed becoming a suburb and the City of Geelong planning a new super suburb known as Armstrong Creek.
Geelong is a gateway to many renowned tourist attractions, namely the scenic Great Ocean Road, the Shipwreck Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geelong,_Victoria   (3392 words)

  
 Getting Here - By Air
The airport is located 22 kilometres (25 mins approx.) from Geelong.
Geelong's Avalon Airport is home to Australia's cheapest flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane with Jetstar.
Geelong, the eastern gateway to the region, is a 55-minute drive away, via the Western Ring Road and the Princes Freeway.
www.greatoceanrd.org.au /gettinghere/air.asp   (179 words)

  
 Geelong information & attractions - Travel Victoria: accommodation & visitor guide
Geelong is Victoria's second largest city, located on Corio Bay, and within a short drive from popular beach-front communities on the Bellarine Peninsula as well as being the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road, which begins just south of Geelong at Torquay.
The Barwon River meanders through Geelong and its surrounding suburbs, fronted by a number of attractive parks and the scenic Buckley Falls in Fyansford.
On its journey to the coast, the river flows through the wetlands of Lake Connewarre before entering Bass Strait at the twin towns of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.
www.travelvictoria.com.au /geelong   (328 words)

  
 Avalon Airport > Car hire.com.au
According to some brochures, Avalon Airport is billed as being Melbourne's second airport because it's approximately 40 minutes drive from the West Gate Bridge.
Avalon Airport is on the main road — the Princes Freeway — between Melbourne and Geelong.
Again, turn your Avalon Airport car hire left as you leave the airport, you’ll need to take the left entry onto the freeway, which is the Geelong turnoff, and you’re almost there already.
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 Hotels in Geelong
Geelong, VI Overlooking Corio Bay in Geelong?s central business district, this hotel is less than 500 metres from the beach.
Geelong, VI Come and enjoy a relaxing holiday away from home at the Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serv.
Quest Geelong offers a range of one, two and three bedroom apartments, each featuring separate living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen and private...
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Victoria/Geelong.asp   (301 words)

  
 Avalon Airport
Avalon Airport is located on the Princes Freeway, the main road between Melbourne and Geelong.
Avalon Airport is approximatly 30-40 minutes drive from the top of the Westgate Bridge towards Geelong, allow more travel time during peak hour.
If you are driving from Avalon Airport to Geelong, it’s a 15 kilometre trip and will take about 15 minutes.
www.avalonairport.com.au /how000.html   (400 words)

  
 Frequently asked questions - naked facilitator - Australasian Facilitators Network Conference 2006 - Geelong Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
Geelong is about 75 km west of Melbourne in Victoria.
The centre of Geelong is very compact and it's easy to walk just about everywhere - even from the train station to the conference venue.
Geelong in late November is usually warm with an average daily temperature of 23°.
www.afngeelong06.org /faq.htm   (1061 words)

  
 RMIT Alumni Profiles
Despite the considerable achievements and exciting prospects for Avalon Airport, Tim Anderson's administration building remains modest in terms of size and furnishings, and the airport infrastructure still retains the feel of a former military base.
They have been the key company that has come to this region, and there are a number of people behind the scenes in Qantas who have just got behind the airport and got behind the region and built up Avalon over the past seven or eight years.
What it needed at the time was a champion for the airport, and Lindsay Fox and the family have certainly provided that over the last eight or nine years.
www.alumni.rmit.edu.au /fame/profiles/profile.asp?id=319   (1716 words)

  
 AWTTC - Map / Location
Geelong, is the eastern gateway to the region and just 55 minutes from central Melbourne along the Princes Freeway and 50 minutes from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, via the Western Ring Road and Princes Freeway.
Melbourne's International airport located in Tullamarine is approximately 55 minutes from Geelong's CBD via the Princes Highway.
Transfer to and from Avalon airport and Tullamarine airports will be coordinated upon request to Vanessa Peters, AWTTC Course Administrator.
www.awttc.com.au /attractions/map_location.html   (227 words)

  
 Geelong Australia - Avalon Airport Assistance
On Tuesday night City of Greater Geelong Council endorsed a $500,000 grant to Avalon Airport to contribute towards infrastructure upgrades such as roads, car parks and terminals for passengers using the new Jetstar service.
The infrastructure grant to airport owner Linfox was first offered as part of an assistance package adopted by Council in February to help secure Jetstar Airlines' operations at Avalon.
"Instead Geelong signage will be present in many strategic locations at the airport and on the approach to it," Cr Coppe said.
www.geelong.vic.gov.au /Media_Releases/August_2004/Avalon_Airport_Assistance   (666 words)

  
 ::: Skandia Geelong Week :::
Melbourne Airport is only a 55 minute drive from Geelong and now with Jet Star flying into Avalon Airport your transfer to Geelong can be reduced to 20 minutes!
Daily bus services arrive from interstate to Melbourne and connections to Geelong can be made via rail or connecting shuttle services.
Geelong is a short 30 minute drive from the ferry disembarking point at Queenscliff.
www.geelongweek.com.au /eventguide/travel.asp   (194 words)

  
 Geelong Hotels : Australia - BootsnAll Cheap Hotels
Overlooking picturesque Corio Bay, the Four Points by Sheraton Geelong is a perfect venue whether you are on a business or leisure travel.
With magnificent views across Corio Bay, Four Points by Sheraton Geelong is situated in the heart of Waterfront Geelong, a newly developed precinct created out of Geelong's most popular area.
Located in the city centre, Mercure Hotel Geelong is placed near the Eastern Beach Waterfront.
www.bootsnall.com /hotels/cy/896/Geelong-Hotels   (438 words)

  
 Car Hire Geelong. Discounts Geelong Car Rentals Companies
Beneluxcar can help you to rent a car in Geelong Whether it is one way interstate rental car Geelong, Beneluxcar has just the right car hire for you.
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From Geelong airport car hire can be easily located.
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 Geelong car hire / Geelong car rental from 44 AUD per day allinclusive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
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 Geelong Airport (GEX) Details - Australia
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If you have noticed an error regarding incorrect airport details or map location, the updated and correct information should be submitted by clicking on the update airport details link at the top of the page.
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 Avalon Airport Shuttle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
Geelong has recently become an ideal holiday destination.
A visit to Geelong would not be complete without visiting Geelong's waterfront precinct, a region of cafes and restaurants with alfresco dining with stunning views across Corio Bay.
Geelong truly is the "City by the Bay".
www.avalonairportshuttle.com.au /geelong/index.html   (72 words)

  
 Geelong Vacation Rentals | Hotels
Comfort Inn Parkside is near Great Ocean Road, half a mile from Barwon River, and approximately two miles from Geelong Airport.
Mercure Hotel Geelong is located approximately a quarter-mile from the Eastern Beach Waterfront and 47 miles from Tullamarine Airport.
Overlooking picturesque Corio Bay, the Four Points by Sheraton Geelong is located in the heart of Geelong's central business district.
www.hotstays.com /Geelong-Australia.html   (691 words)

  
 Car hire Geelong
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 Gull Services
Extensive experience in transporting conference delegates in the Geelong and surrounding districts.
Gull is a fully licenced travel agency, and is a member of the Airport Ground Transportation Association (USA/Canada/Australia).
Established in 1980, Gull is still proudly Geelong owned and operated.
www.gull.com.au   (102 words)

  
 Getting Here - By Bus
Buses linked to the intercity train service from Melbourne via Geelong also run between the coastal city of Warrnambool, via Port Fairy and Portland, to the South Australian city of Mt Gambier.
For passengers flying into or out of Geelong's Avalon Airport, the Avalon Airport Shuttle provides services to Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road.
Gull provides a daily Geelong service which runs from the Melbourne Aiprort.
www.greatoceanrd.org.au /gettinghere/bus.asp   (171 words)

  
 Venue - naked facilitator - Australasian Facilitators Network Conference 2006 - Geelong Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
The Geelong Waterfront campus is Deakin's newest campus, located on the foreshore of Corio Bay in the central business district of Geelong.
The campus is close to the Waterfront jetty, Corio Bay foreshore amenities, Geelong CBD, Geelong railway station and bus terminus.
Deakin University’s spectacular Waterfront campus is the perfect location for the AFN Conference - first class conference facilities and state-of-the-art-technology meld with award winning architecture and unparalleled views.
www.afngeelong06.org /venue.htm   (181 words)

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