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( 03-5221 4335;
www.irishmurphysgeelong.com.au
;
30 Aberdeen St, Geelong West; dm/s/d $35/45/70; )
Upstairs from an Irish pub, Geelong's only backpacker's hostel is a family-owned affair
with clean dorms, most of which only have two beds - a good deal. Plus guests get 20%
off pub meals downstairs. It's a short walk from the city, Pakington St and Geelong sta-
tion.
Gatehouse on Ryrie
( 0417 545 196;
www.gatehouseonryrie.com.au
; 83 Yarra St; d incl breakfast $95-130; )
Geelong's best
midrange choice, this guesthouse was built in 1897 with gorgeous timber floorboards
throughout, spacious rooms (most with shared facilities) and a communal kitchen and
lounge area. Breakfast is held in the glorious front room.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Four Points by Sheraton Geelong
HOTEL
$$
( 03-5223 1377;
www.fourpoints.com/geelong
; 10-14 Eastern Beach Rd; r from $170; )
Prime loca-
tion on Geelong's waterfront, most rooms here have bay views (or glimpses). Rooms are a
tad bland, but balconies and sitting areas are lovely additions, and staff are helpful.
Eating
Go!
(
www.cafego.com.au
;
37 Bellarine St; mains from $10; 7am-4pm Mon-Fri & 8am-4pm Sat; )
Go! is a loc-
al favourite for its fun, colourful atmosphere, good coffee and breakfasts. Head out to its
lovely leafy courtyard.
CAFE
$
Geelong Boat House
(Geelong Waterfront; mains from $8; 10am-8pm)
Jutting out to the water, this fish-and-chip joint is
built on top of a barge once used to dredge the Yarra. Grab a chair on the deck or the
rooftop, or laze on one of its picnic blankets on the grassy banks. There's also a seafood
restaurant in its attached boat shed.
FISH & CHIPS
$
