Things to See & Do
Kiitos Living by Design is 'your design store on the Bellarine'. Situated in Barwon Heads and owned by a true local. Housing some of the worlds most appealing and desired contemporary homeware from the most loved design houses, Kiitos prides itself on quality. Derived from the Finnish word for thankyou, Kiitos houses such labels as marimekko and ittala along with other local and international brands as Fink & Co, Muuto, Alessi, and Design House Stockholm, amongst others.
They are now distributers of Acapulco Chair from Mexico in Australia. Each chair being hand crafted echoing a sense of individual charm, esprit and character. The perfect accompaniment to all settings.
Renowned for leading the way in designer fabrics, textiles, homewares and fashion, Kiitos Living by Design is your design store on the Bellarine.
Moss Grotto store stocks a selection of beautiful artefacts, fashion accessories, body products and handmade pieces from the likes of South Africa, India, and Mexico. Moss Grotto to provide a visual feast that represents a true sense of the owner.
Moss Grotto follows the mantra that there are "no rules - if you love it, buy it!" If you are a lover of all things beautiful, then Moss Grotto Emporium is the place for you. A new series of paintings will be stocked featuring images with colours too yummy and eye catching to resist.
The Basket Grove showcases a range of delicious products grown and made on Victoria's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast. The Bellarine Baskets are a wonderful gift to share with those not yet familiar with the excellent local produce from this area. Those who have already tasted the delights of the Bellarine are also sure to enjoy this unique gift.
Whatever the occasion, the Basket Grove has a gift hamper to suit you. And remember the Basket Grove is always happy to custom design a hamper to your own taste. Seasonal fresh fruit can be included in larger arrangements.
Contact the shop to discuss your requirements.
Whether it's children's wear, a new surfboard or headwear for the Spring Racing Carnival, Barwon Heads has something to offer.
There are famous surf shops, while many boutiques sell stylish clothes and homewares.
Retail therapy musts:
FRITH
Kiitos Living by Design
Moss Industry
The Terrace Shopping
You can buy just about anything along the main street of Ocean Grove.
If you're after an outfit, there's surfwear shops, women's fashion stores, men's clothing stores, and a shoe shop.
Jewellery is available in many stores, from fine gold and silver to funky beads and chunky chains.
Gorgeous children's clothes can also be found at various shops, and the toy shop will keep the kids amused for a long while.
Whatever you are after there's no doubt you'll find something you simply have to take home with you from Ocean Grove at one of the many delightful shops along The Terrace.
Ocean Grove Marketplace
Ocean Grove marketplace, first opened around summer 05/06, is a shopping complex just out of town on the way to Queenscliff.
With gorgeous children's clothes, a relaxing day spa and bargains galore at the two dollar shop, the marketplace is becoming more and more popular as time goes by.
Fast food restaurants are a hit with the younger generation, whilst the opening of Safeway here has provided competition for Coles as well as a stack of jobs for local high school students
The marketplace is still relatively new and a great place to stop by and check out during your visit to Ocean Grove.
Ashby House Interiors prides itself in selling genuine pieces and can guarantee authenticity because all of the stock is personally selected. The stock ranges in age from early 1800s to the 1940's. They are elegant but unpretentious pieces, intended to be used and enjoyed every day for years to come.
The "Life of Lidia" label is featured how and is an extensive range of vintage clothing ranging from casual to formal wear and wedding gowns and veils.
There is a large collection of artwork by local artists and some of them will do commission work as well.
For your convenience Ashby House Interiors have lay-by, delivery, and there are also gift certificates and a bridal registry service has just started.
Shopping at Ashby House Interiors is a joyous experience and a taste of the French love of beautiful things to be used and enjoyed.
The Queenscliff shop opened its doors in 1995 and is located in a beautifully kept, heritage listed former Wesleyan Church. Built in 1868 the high ceiling and historic atmosphere create a charming environment in which to browse the wall to wall shelves when the weather's not so good for the beach.
Come and visit our craft shop, run by the members of our co-operative team who make and sell their quality hand made items in our lovely heritage building in the main street of Drysdale, next to the Uniting Church, on the Bellarine Peninsular through Geelong on the Portarlington Road.
Our members make a range of goods including jewellery, children's clothes, baby wear, quilts, toys, dolls, wooden toys, hats, embroidered gifts, paintings, hand painted items, dried flower arrangements, tea cosies, pot holders, cushions, smocked frocks, scarves, bridal items, cards, gift knick-knacks, bags, Australian souvenirs, pottery, dolls clothes and more.
Is there a new baby in the family, then see our range of beautiful baby clothes, knitted jackets, bootees, bonnet/hats, quilts, blankets, cuddle rugs, toys and the list goes on!
If you cannot find what you want we have an order service, so ask and we will find a member who may be able to make the item for you.
We also have a layby service for your convenience for Birthdays, Christmas and special occasions.
We also make donations to local charities, our main charity being Cottage by the Sea.
Leaf & Stone Garden Gallery is located in The Wintergarden building in Geelong.
It stocks a great collection of original water features and garden artwork. Including fountains, sculptures, outdoor art work, birdbaths, pots, plaques and sundials. As well as outdoor furniture, garden related Books, Bonsai or exotic garden ornaments that will help you add a new dimension to your Courtyard or Garden
Market Square is truly Geelong's Own. Opening in 1985, Market Square is Geelong's original shopping centre offering over 70 fashion, health & beauty, food, services, electronics and homewares retailers. We are open 7 days a week for your shopping convenience.
Market Square provides the cheapest and easiest CBD parking, with over 600 easy to access car parks, including disability and parent's with prams spaces. It's only $1 for up to 2 hours of parking!
Market Square provides shoppers with an easy to navigate Centre with a relaxing food court located on Level 1, free children's activities every school holidays and quality, local cafés have made Market Square the café precinct of the CBD. Geelong's best coffees (as voted by Geelong) are at Lavish Café, where you can sit and enjoy the ultimate coffee experience.
Market Square provides a wide range of services, such as Australia Post, Medicare, Centrelink, many of the banks as well as oriental massage, American nails, STA and Harvey World Travel to name just a few.
Other retailers include JB HiFi, Harris Scarfe, Best & Less, Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Salted Starfish (Cotton On Kids), Witchery, Sportgirl, Forever New, Tonia T, Man To Man, Duff's the Jeweller, Dymock's Bookstore & Novo Shoes are just some of the dozens of quality retailers to enjoyat Market Square.
A Visitor Information Booth is located on the ground floor at the Moorabool Street entrance. The friendly staff can provide Information on local Geelong attractions, events and answer any of your other questions.
Parents rooms are located on the ground floor and level one with changing facilities, private feeding rooms, microwave and nappy dispensers available for parents during shopping hours.
See the website for a list of all stores and what's happening.
McKenzie Ebbels Foodstore features Athelstane produce, Athelstane meals to go and local produce such as olives and oils, cheese, honey and condiments.
As well as fresh and dried pastas with sauces, calendar cheese, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, a selection of regional wines, La Madre organic breads, laurent breads and pastries, Riedel glassware, books for cooks, Jocks ice cream Lavazza Rainforest Alliance coffee, T2 teas, zero teapots, serious objects of desire such as Kitchen Aid mixers and much much more.
Metropolis Gallery has an impressive range of paintings, limited edition prints, art glass and jewellery and presents an exciting calendar of exhibitions that can be previewed on the website.
As well as works by contemporary and indigenous Australian painters including some of the Geelong region's foremost artists, Metropolis exhibits limited edition prints by top Australian printmakers including Jazmina Cininas, Robert Clinch, Graham Fransella, David Frazer, Nicolas and Madeleine Goodwolf, Deborah Klein, Damon Kowarsky, Adrian Lockhart, Marco Luccio, Vida Pearson, Deborah Williams and Joel Wolter.
Metropolis Gallery presents Indigenous Art in association with several important Aboriginal Art Centres including Papunya Tula Artists and Ngurratjuta Many Hands Art Centre, and Collectors Shows that feature significant, smaller works by major Australian Artists.
Always attracting attention at Metropolis are works by glass artists Philip Stokes, Amanda Louden, Brian Hurst, James McMurtrie and Keith Rowe, and a unique selection of designer jewellery is also helpful for those looking for a special gift.
If you're visiting the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road, Metropolis Gallery is well situated in central Geelong with convenient street parking out front in Ryrie Street.
Gallery and showroom, retailing and wholesaling of in-house designed unique and exotic furniture, architectural pieces, homewares, antiques and bohemian antiques. Including in-house import and export of exotic and unique pieces. Plus a large range of folk art, artifacts and curios, together with local and original artworks.
The gallery has over 25 years experience in the design, production and distribution of their in-house products locally, nationally and internationally. Innovative, inspiring, living pieces.
In addition to supplying a wide section of local and international clients, gallery clients have also included architects, interior designers, project builders, film producers and advertising agencies who have sought out that special and unique "stand out" piece. Whether it be, a brass and iron table crafted from ancient doors, huge carved double doors salvaged from a remote Indian fort, an ancient hand-carved Tibetan cabinet, an intricately carved and inlaid Indian palace sideboard or a centuries old hand-crafted, hand-painted temple from Kashmir, ONE5ONE Gallery specialise in the creation and import of unique, in-house products...
Redox Jewellery Studio is a contemporary jewellery and object gallery that features uniquely designed handcrafted pieces by talented Australian jewellers.
The Studio also specialises in bespoke one-off commissioned pieces for all special occasions.
A range of jewellery making classes for all skill levels is available through the Studio.
Redox Jewellery Studio is owned and operated by jeweller Annie Broadway.
A family-owned company that has been involved in the fishing industry for over 30 years, Sea Bounty has become one of Australia's leading mussel growing and processing companies.
Sea Bounty farms mussels at a number of sites in the cool, clear waters of Port Phillip Bay, serviced by a fleet of specially equipped fishing vessels.
A modern processing plant, built in 1997 and located at St Leonards on the Bellarine Peninsula south of Geelong, operates to the highest standards ensuring Sea Bounty's reputation for top quality product.
Being positioned close to the sea port of Melbourne and the international airports of Melbourne and Avalon enables Sea Bounty to supply every state in Australia as well as the Asian markets and the rest of the world on a daily basis, all year round.
Wholesale
Sea Bounty mussels are harvested daily and delivered around Melbourne wholesalers and regional centres four days a week. The mussels are sent all over Australia via air (overnight) or road freight twice a week.
Retail
Sea Bounty has a 1kg retail pack available (click for more info). The retail packs are available from Coles Supermarkets and other fine seafood retailers.
Packaging
The mussels are available in 5kg, 10kg, 10kg and 20kg polyboxes. They also supply mussels in 30kg fish bins direct to wholesalers.
Grades
Sea Bounty currently has three grades of mussels available: cocktail, standard and large.
For all enquiries please contact by email or phone during business hours.
The Mill Markets business model was devised in 2002 by Ian Ballis, the Managing Director, with the original site being the former Federal Woollen Mill in Mackey Street North Geelong. This is now open daily as a wholesale warehouse and arts industry estate from 10am to 4pm
The simple concept of leasing space to hundreds of antique, collectable and second hand dealers, allows small business operators, hobbyists, collectors, artists or community groups who otherwise could not afford the overheads of their own shops to showcase their goods.
This is exciting for customers who, upon arrival, are amazed that they can treasure hunt for hours through a diverse range of wares, seven days a week.
Located in the heart of Geelong, Westfield offers a great shopping experience for the whole family;
- Your favourite department stores including; Myer, Target, Big W and Coles Supermarket plus over 160 specialty stores.
- Great range of cafes, restaurants, food court and fresh food.
- Friendly Concierge team who can help with directions, mobility services, taxi bookings and lost property.
- Free WiFi located on The Bridge on Level 1.
- Fun kids Playworld and conveniently located parents rooms.
- Secure car parking spaces to make shopping stress free.
The main road through Drysdale, the Geelong Portarlington Road features shops, cafes and historic buildings.
The Drysdale Community Craft shop has local, mostly hand-made products and is also home to a small visitor information outlet.
Turning left into Wyndham Street, or up Clifton Springs Road and left into Hancock Street again presents many more shopping choices, from antiques to the supermarket. Turning right into Murradoc Road is a more industrial area, but with an excellent seafood shop.
As Victoria’s largest regional town, there are loads of shopping options in Geelong. The central city area has a high concentration of malls with major department stores and chains, as well as a good mix of specialty shops and independent boutiques.
There are fairly large-scale shopping centres in major suburbs such as Belmont, Waurn Ponds and Corio.
Pakington Street, running through Newtown and Geelong West, is vibrant and fashionable. Shops here tend to be independent and perfect for finding on-trend fashion or unique homewares.
Building their city on a North-facing bay was a stroke of genius for the forefathers of Geelong. Generations later, residents and visitors alike are enjoying the benefits of the area collectively known as 'The Waterfront'.
Stretching from Eastern Beach around to Rippleside, the area incorporates many restaurants and cafes on the water's edge. There are places for kids to play, from open grassy areas to some of the biggest and best playgrounds in the region.
There are kids attractions including the carousel, a miniature train ride and a skate park. Seasonally there are also bungee trampolines and a giant ferris wheel.
Childrens attractions, open public space, a lively calendar of events and fabulous places to eat and drink make the Waterfront a Geelong must-do.
Pakington Street (or ‘Pako’ to locals) is a vibrant, cosmopolitan mix of shopping and eating out.
Food and drink ranges from casual coffee shops with al fresco facilities and pubs with bistros to trendy bars and top class restaurants.
Fashion stores, boutique giftware, specialty stores and gourmet groceries make up the eclectic mix of shops. You are likely to finish your day with a killer pair of heels and a bag of locally grown gourmet tomatoes.
Shopping in Queenscliff is a majestic experience. Many of the fashion boutiques, antique stores, provedores and other shops in central Queenscliff are housed within glorious Victorian era buildings and have retained the sense of grandeur associated with their surrounds.
Hesse Street is the main street, but there are several crossroads worth exploring to find some hidden treasures. As well as the strip shopping in Hesse Street and surrounds, the new Queenscliff Harbour development houses a range of new retailers including fashion and homewares.