Travel to Flinders Street Station by train in just 90 minutes, with the Waurn Ponds train station just a short walk from home. And with only one traffic light separating you from Melbourne’s CBD, taking the car is also an easy option.

When wanderlust kicks in, getting away is uncomplicated with plane, train, automobile – and even boat – all available to you. With The Spirit of Tasmania departing from Geelong Waterfront, you can easily take your family, along with your car, to Tasmania. For a day trip, the ferry from Port Arlington and Geelong Waterfront takes you to Melbourne’s city centre. Or head to Avalon or Melbourne Airport when a plane is needed to take you to where your heart desires.

The finest private schools are in close proximity, including Christian College Geelong, St Joseph’s, Sacred Heart, and The Geelong College. Early Childhood Learning, Grovedale West Primary and Grovedale College are within walking distance, as is Deakin University.

Become regulars at Nicol’s Paddock and sample local produce while you admire the vineyard views of this small, family-run winery. Head to Mount Duneed Estate to experience food, drink, and live music, and explore the local Brewery scene featuring Furphy, Little Creatures and more.

Enjoy access to Australia’s finest surf beaches like Torquay and Bell’s Beach along the spectacular Great Ocean Road.

Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is a one-stop-shop retail destination, and head to North Geelong for independent stores and boutiques.

There are limitless options to stay active, with Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre, Waurn Ponds Tennis Club, and stunning Barwon Valley Golf Course all a stone’s throw away. If bike riding or paddleboarding is more your speed, head to the nearby boardwalk and beachfronts.

Waurn Ponds is home to the Epworth Geelong, a teaching hospital that has a working partnership with Deakin University and offers programs in nursing, allied health, and medical imaging.

With the Commonwealth Games redevelopment and sporting facilities in progress, there is only more on offer, such as aquatics and gymnastics facilities. Not to mention the hallowed grounds of Kardinia Park, which is host to some world class sporting and entertainment events.

The world is your oyster on the weekends with an abundance of fuss-free options available, minus the overhead of packing and travelling far away. Jump on the ferry, explore the Geelong Foreshore, get active at the new athletic facilities thanks to the Commonwealth Games development. Whether you move fast or take it slow, it is your choice, and it’s all right there for you.

There are an abundance of cultural activities for those wanting to immerse themselves in heritage and history. Between art galleries, vintage and antique markets, museums, cultural centres and libraries, there is a range of activities that are rich in culture to suit all walks of life.