More fun, more flavour, more style, more services and more choices. Central Geelong is the vibrant centre of a modern, confident and dynamic city. Whether you are looking for somewhere to do business, relax at a cafe, bar, museum or gallery, or shop until you drop - Central Geelong has it all, and more. Central Geelong is an exciting and convenient place to work, play, relax and have fun. More style, more services, more flavour, more choice, more fun.
Centra FREE Central Geelong School Holiday Program and Fun Guide The Central Geelong School Holiday Program offers children aged 4 - 10 years of age a huge range of FREE Activities and special offers from Central Geelong businesses every School Holidays. The July program activities are now booked out. If you would like to receive a copy of the September Central Geelong School Holiday Fun Guide register by emailing centralgeelong@geelongcity.vic.gov.au and provide the name, age and address of the children that would like to receive a copy of the Fun Guide.
School Holiday Activity for Teenagers Get on the Ball with the City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Unit What Basket Ball holiday activity with the Geelong Supercats-includes free throw and 3 on 3 and a BBQ by XTG from 12pm to 1pm. Cost is $1 per snag and you get a FREE snow cone. When Friday, July 4th Time 11am - 3pm Where Little Malop Street Central, between Moorabool and Yarra Streets. limited so get in fast. Contact For more info call Sue or Danielle 5227 0699
CENTRAL GEELONG FARMERS MARKET Saturday 12th July 2008, 8:30am - 12.30pm Little Malop Street Central, between Moorabool & Yarra Streets It's Christmas in July at the Farmers Market this month. Wander amongst the stalls and and sample some of the region's finest fresh produce and unique gourmet treats. Choose from fresh fruit and vegetables, chutneys and preserves, biscuits, breads, pasta and sauces, cheeses, flowers, wine, pesto, coffee and more. There's plenty of live entertainment, a FREE miniature animal farm for the kids! See market chef 'Chez Jo' create a delicious feast using market products at the cooking school, with free cooking demonstrations at 9am, 10am & 11am. The Central Geelong Farmers Market is held on the Second Saturday of each month, 8:30am - 12:30pm. Little Malop Street Central, between Moorabool & Yarra Streets.
Need more information on where to park in Central Geelong? Click here to download a copy of the Central Geelong Parking Map. Park and Ride - two new options to help you park in Central Geelong Park & Ride City Shuttle Service from Eastern Park Use the Central Geelong park and ride - city shuttle service to get you to work without the worry of finding a park. Park your car at Hearne Parade, then catch the shuttle buses provided into Central Geelong (drop off is at the corner of Moorabool and Malop Streets). Hours of operation are 7.30am – 10am and 4.00pm – 6.30pm. The wait should be no longer than seven minutes. Click here for more information on the Park & Ride - City Shuttle Service Park & Ride - Belmont Shuttle Another option is to park your car free in Belmont in the designated car park on the corner of Barrabool Rd and Moorabool St (underneath the James Harrison Bridge). This service will use existing public transport into and out of Central Geelong at a cost of approximately $1.80 each way. The Bus Stop is directly outside Lewis Tyrepower on High St . For timetable and drop off locations for the Belmont Park & Ride - please click here.
Buy Local Campaign 
A major Buy-Local campaign was launched in the Geelong region in May 2007 to boost the local economy and ensure money from the local economy stays in the local economy. Customers will receive Buy-Local points when they purchase goods or services from participating businesses that can be used in Buy-Local auctions to obtain Buy-Local rewards. Customers also have the chance to win one of 40 prizes in the weekly prize draw. Fore more information visit www.buylocalgeelong.com.au If you are a Central Geelong Business wishing to participate in the Buy-Local Campaign, click here
Barwon DisAbility Resource Council Access Map To download a copy of a map that shows all disabled parking in Central geelong visit www.bdrc.org.au/BDRCamap.htm | 
