Geelong Bollard Trail
The Waterfront Geelong Bollard Trail is a fun way to take in the history of Geelong. The trail follows Geelong's picturesque waterfront from Rippleside Park to Limeburner's Point. Along the way, you will meet over 100 colourful and quirky local characters from the past including Matthew Flinders, bathing beauties from the 1930's and the captain of steamship SS Edina. The bollards were created by artist Jan Mitchell from reclaimed pier pylons and are an instantly recognisable Geelong favourite.
The bollards will lead you past Geelong Waterfront's many attractions including:
- Geelong Botanic Gardens
- Geelong Play Space
- Eastern Beach's playground and historic pool
- the antique Carousel
- Cunningham Pier
- Youth Activities Area
- Western Beach boardwalk
- Rippleside Park Adventure Playground
The trail takes approximately 2 hours to walk from end to end, although it's readily accessible from any point along the way. There is a steep section right at the eastern end, but on the whole it's an easy walk.
There are plenty of cafes dotted along the trail where you can take a break, especially along the eastern section of the trail. Importantly when toting little ones, public amenities are plentiful.
Where
Rippleside Park is on Bell Parade, directly off La Trobe Terrace. Parking is available at Rippleside Park, Eastern Park and all along the Waterfront (fees may apply in some areas)
Cost
Free
Opening Times
Access all times