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AIR
Jetstar ( Click here ) has services to/from Avalon Airport ( Click here ).
BUS
Avalon Airport Shuttle ( 03-5278 8788; www.avalonairportshuttle.com.au ) Meets all flights at Avalon
Airport and goes to Geelong ($17, 35 minutes) and along the Great Ocean Road to Lorne
($70, 1¾ hours).
Gull Airport Service ( 03-5222 4966; www.gull.com.au ; 45 McKillop St) Has 14 services a day between
Geelong and Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport ($30, 1¼ hours) from the city centre and
Geelong station.
McHarry's Buslines ( 03-5223 2111; www.mcharrys.com.au ) Frequent buses from Geelong station to
Torquay ($3.70) and the Bellarine Peninsula ($3.50, 20 minutes).
V/Line ( 1800 800 007; www.vline.com.au ) Runs buses from Geelong station to Apollo Bay
($16.40, 2½ hours, four daily) via Torquay ($3.60, 25 minutes), Anglesea ($5.40, 45
minutes), Lorne ($10, 1½ hours) and Wye River ($12.40, two hours). On Monday, Wed-
nesday and Friday a bus continues to Port Campbell ($28.60, five hours) and Warrnam-
bool ($32.20, 6½ hours), with bus transfer at Apollo Bay. The train is a much quicker and
cheaper option for those heading direct to Warrnambool. V/Line also runs to Ballarat
($8.80, 1½ hours, three or four daily).
CAR
The 25km Geelong Ring Rd runs from Corio to Waurn Ponds, bypassing Geelong en-
tirely. To get to Geelong city, be careful not to miss the Princes Hwy (M1) from the left
lanes. For Geelong's waterfront, take Bell Pde and follow the Esplanade along the bay.
CYCLING
Pick up the Great Ocean Trails booklet from the tourist office for cycling routes around
Geelong and beyond, or visit www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au/cycling .
TAXI
For a taxi, contact Geelong Taxi Network (
131 008)
TRAIN
V/Line ( Click here ) runs from Geelong train station ( 03-5226 6525; Gordon Ave) to Melbourne's
Southern Cross Station ($7.80, one hour, frequently). Trains also head from Geelong to
Warrnambool ($22.20, 2½ hours, three daily).
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