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  Geelong Institute Australia is located at the heart of Geelong’s CBD. It offers a balance of a relaxing country vibe and vibrant city life.

The city of Geelong boasts a stunning view of the Corio Bay. It is minutes away from The Bellarine Peninsula and the doorstep of the Great Ocean Road where you can relax and rest after a busy training day.

The CBD offers facilities where you can go shopping, enjoy movies, sip a cup of coffee, or chill in one of the many cafes around the area.

Geelong Fast Facts

Second most populous city in Victoria after Melbourne
It is also the state’s largest regional city with a thriving population of approximately 215,150 (ABS estimated resident population Jun 2011)
Depending upon your visa conditions (please refer to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website), student visa holders with work rights may explore employment from the various business establishments within Geelong CBD and the surrounding suburbs.
Melbourne is very accessible from Geelong. It is just an hour away by train or car.
Geelong is your doorstep to exploring other fascinating regional or interstate landscapes of Australia. Ballarat is just over an hour away, about 2 ½ hours to Bendigo, 3 hours to the amazing Halls Gap, and just over 3 hours for a wonderful time at the famous Wilson’s Promontory. You have a choice of Mount Buller or Mount Hotham for your winter escape. And if you are inclined to have an Australian road trip, hit the road for an interstate drive to Adelaide.
The beaches that line the Great Ocean Road are just what you need during your summer break. Geelong’s proximity to these wonderful places make it possible for you to enjoy a sun-surf-beach lifestyle during weekends or study breaks.
Geelong enjoys a relatively lower cost of living compared to major cities, which means more value for your money.