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over three levels, shower block, watchtowers and gallows. Each exhibit is accompanied
by audio, covering everything from contraband of crude homemade weapons to former
cellmates such as Chopper Read (cell 39).
Ghost tours
(
1300 856 668;
www.geelongghosttours.com.au
)
are also run here.
Boom Gallery
( 0417 555 101;
www.boomgallery.com.au
;
11 Rutland St, Newtown; Wed-Sat 8.30am-4pm)
Down an in-
dustrial street off Pakington St, Boom's warehouse space in an old wool mill shows con-
temporary works by Melbourne and local artists. It sells great design objects and jew-
ellery, and the attached cafe does fantastic coffee and seasonal food.
GALLERY
Botanic Gardens
GARDENS
( 03-5272 4379;
www.geelongaustralia.com.au/gbg
;
cnr Podbury & Eastern Park Drs; 7.30am-5pm)
The 1851 Botanic Gardens are a peaceful place for a stroll or picnic. The '21st-century'
garden at the entrance features indigenous plants from across Australia. It houses the great
Narana Creations
(
www.narana.com.au
;
410 Torquay Rd, Grovedale; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat)
On the road to Tor-
quay in Grovedale, on Geelong's far outskirts, this Aboriginal cultural centre has didgeri-
doo performances (or play it yourself), a boomerang-throwing gallery and a native garden.
Daily tours are at 11am and 2pm, and its gift shop sells indigenous books and music.
CULTURAL CENTRE
City Walking Tours
( 03-5222 2900; 26 Moorabool St; tours $12)
Volunteer-led city tours show Geelong's historic ar-
chitecture and landmarks. Prices include a ride on the carousel, tea and cake, and two-for-
one admission to the National Wool Museum. Book one day in advance.
TOUR
Freedom Bay Cruises
BOAT CRUISE
(
0418 522 328;
www.freedombaycruises.com.au
; Geelong Waterfront; adult/child $25/10;
11am, 1pm & 3pm)
Join a one-hour scenic cruise around Corio Bay.
