V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Museum / Gift Shop Capacity No maximum capacity Group facilities Guided tours, collection experiences, loom demonstrations (bookings essential) Opening hours Open daily. Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday F E A T U R E S • Iconic 1872 bluestone building, opened as a museum in 1988 • Australian story of wool, fibre, textiles • Experience the 1910 Axminster Jacquard carpet loom Along Geelong’s vibrant waterfront precinct, an iconic 1872 bluestone woolstore beckons you into an Australian cultural treasure. The National Wool Museum tells the timeless Australian story of wool, fibre, textiles and the stories of Geelong and the region. The Museum has an exciting program of visiting exhibitions, special events and customised tourism experiences including hands-on Collection tours and vintage loom demonstrations. The Museum Shop offers a unique range of high-quality woollen apparel, natural fibre blankets and rugs, locally made handcrafted souvenirs and giftware, including sheepskin and Lanolin products, jewellery and more. NAT I ONAL WOOL MUSEUM 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220 T: +61 3 5272 4701 E: nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au W: nwm.vic.gov.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Brewery & Restaurant Capacity 500 guests Group facilities Groups welcome. Private functions. Brewery Tours. Free onsite parking Opening hours Wed,Thurs: 11am-9pm; Fri, Sat: 11am until late; Sun: 11am-5pm F E A T U R E S • Creature’s Canteen and Beer Hall • Three different function venues • Large group spaces and group experiences • Brewery tours and tastings Little Creatures Brewery Geelong offers guests a vibrant, flavour-packed brewery experience in the heart of the historic Valley Worsted Mills. Bustling laneways, soaring ceilings and character-filled spaces set the scene for fresh, locally brewed beer and warm, laid-back hospitality. Explore the site with a guided brewery tour, where you can step behind the scenes, learn the craft and enjoy a tasting straight from the source. Settle into the Canteen for wood-fired pizzas, generous share plates and a lively atmosphere that invites you to linger. Little Creatures is a buzzing Geelong icon ready to welcome every kind of visitor. L I T TLE CREATURES BREWERY 221 Swanston Street, Geelong VIC 3220 T: +61 3 5202 4009 E: creaturescanteen@littlecreatures.com.au W: littlecreatures.com.au/locations/geelong V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Tours and Transport Capacity 200-400 max Group facilities Groups welcome onboard. Indoor and outdoor spaces available onboard and group tours can be facilitated Opening hours 365 days a year. Check website for the most upto-date timetables F E A T U R E S • The ONLY vessel to transport passengers across the bay direct from Melbourne CBD to the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong Port Phillip Ferries offer a unique experience to cross Port Phillip Bay. Their brand new purpose built ferries cruise between the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong and Docklands, Melbourne. They provide a comfortable vantage point, with indoor and outdoor seating, whilst enjoying the sights and surrounds. Relax with a coffee, snack or wine from the onboard café. Arrive in Portarlington to breathe in the fresh sea air and a trip to the wineries, food producers and attractions. Or, visit the vibrant city of Geelong to enjoy the waterfront, cultural precincts and restaurant hub. Take a trip in the other direction, to Melbourne to attend events, eat out, shopping and all that the wonderful city has to offer. PORT PH I LL I P FERR I ES 131 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC 3008 T: +61 3 9514 8959 E: info@portphillipferries.com.au W: portphillipferries.com.au ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS 73
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