Waterfront Geelong

Waterfront Geelong

Waterfront Geelong is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay in Geelong, Australia. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong, falling into disuse before being redeveloped during the 1990s.

Attractions

* The Baywalk Bollards were created by local artist Jan Mitchell in the mid 1990s, with the timber painted sculptures reflecting local history and identities. Over 100 in number, they are installed right around the waterfront between Rippleside and Limeburners Point.

* Deakin University's Waterfront Campus and Costa Hall are located on the western side of the precinct. The campus accommodates around 1500 on-campus students studying programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Nursing and Occupational Therapy.

* Yarra Street Pier is located at the end of Yarra Street and features a number of restaurants, as well as being the departure point for helicopter joyflights. The majority of the pier was destroyed by fire in 1988, [cite web
url=http://www.shipmate.com.au/file/doc_file_15.pdf
title=Shipmate News
date=February 07
publisher=www.shipmate.com.au
accessdate=2008-06-29
] but various proposals have been made for the rebuilding. [cite web
url=http://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/Media_Releases/June_2006/Councils_vision_to_revive_Yarra_Street_Pier_would_make_Geelong_an_international_boating_destination/
title=Council's vision to revive Yarra Street Pier would make Geelong an international boating destination
publisher=www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au
work=City of Greater Geelong
date=June 23, 2006
accessdate=2008-06-29
]

* Cunningham Pier houses a Smorgeys all-you-can-eat restaurant, and is also a popular fishing spot. The pier also sees visiting cruise ships and warships.

* Steampacket Quay is located at the end of Moorabool Street and provided as sheltered location for ferries, seaplanes and other watercraft.

* The Carousel Pavilion houses a c.1892 Armitage-Herschell steam-driven carousel, c.1888 steam engine and a part-original, part replica 1898 Gavioli Band organ in a modern glass and steel building.

* The Sheraton Four Points is a 4 1/2 star hotel with water views developed in the early 2000s.

* The Royal Geelong Yacht Club was established in 1859, and is located on the shores of the bay. The adjacent Bay City Marina was constructed in the 1980s.

* Eastern Beach is a popular swimming and recreation area in the centre of Geelong.

ee also

* Eastern Beach, Victoria
* Port of Geelong

References

* [http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/library/pdf/5053/62.pdf City of Greater Geelong: The Waterfront Story]
* [http://www.intown.com.au/historic/bay-link.html The Bay Link Concept - 1988]
* [http://www.intown.com.au/historic/city-by-the-bay.html City by the Bay concept - 1981]

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