Take In The Sights and Sounds Of Geelong, Victoria

Geelong is the second largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, after it's big sister, and the state capital, Melbourne. Home to approximately 185,000 people - known as Geelongite's - the city is located about 75 kilometres south-west of the capital. It has a wonderful history being named in 1827, and first surveyed in 1838 just three weeks after Melbourne. The city was a port for wool industry and experienced a period of gold rush off the back of the goldfields in nearby Ballarat, it's not better known as being the place where Ford Australia makes it's cars.

This history makes up the sights and sounds of the modern city and these are just a few of things you can see and do while you are visiting:

National Wool Museum

26 Moorabool Street, (Corner Moorabool and Brougham Streets)

Located near the new Waterfront Geelong, and National Wood Museum offers visitors the full history of wool in the district starting from the 1840's through to the modern day. You'll learn about the different types of wool, how the fibres are used to create clothing, carpets, and other woollen items. There is a wonderful gallery, and a gift shop so you can take your own piece of woollen history with you.

Adventure Park

1249 Bellarine Highway, Wallington

Just a ten minute drive out of Geelong you'll find Victoria's largest theme park, offering a full day of fun for the whole family. There are plenty of water rides if you like a splash including The River Torrent Lazy River with tides and a tropical oasis, The Gold Rush Rapids and Six Lane Aqua Racer are designed for the thrill-seekers. The Tiny Tots splashzone is perfect for the younger children and for those who prefer to say dry you can ride on the Go Karts, practice your 'Hunger Games' skills on the archery, or perhaps have a leisurely round of mini-golf.

Art in Public Spaces

The state of Victoria is well known as being cultural capital of Australia and Geelong lends its hand to this with it's Public Art, offering visitors a number of unique art installations around the city including:

• Baywalk Bollards - Over 100 sculptured bollards installed around the Geelong waterfront.
• Cargo Boxes - A series of brass and glass boxes containing sculptures and artifacts recognizing early imports into Geelong.
• Paving Splats - 'splattered' around the central Waterfront precinct as pavement inlays.
• North - seven cement objects resembling sails or fins that vary in size from 2.2 to 3.5 metres high.

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Article Source: Jim_J_Thomas