Geelong Showgrounds

The Geelong Showgrounds is an exhibition venue in Breakwater with multiple halls, outdoor spaces, and facilities designed for various events throughout the year. The complex includes parking areas, camping grounds with amenities, and accessibility features for visitors.

The Royal Geelong Show started in 1855 at various locations before moving to this site in 1954 to handle growing visitor numbers. The relocation provided a permanent and larger venue for the expanding event.

The showgrounds host regional agricultural exhibitions where city dwellers encounter livestock displays and farming demonstrations that keep rural traditions visible to urban audiences. Visitors experience a direct connection between town and country life here.

The site sits on Breakwater Road with straightforward parking and camping options available for different types of visitors. The grounds have good access routes and paths that work well for people with various mobility needs.

A wooden grandstand weighing 100 tonnes was hauled to the grounds in 1907 using 52 rollers and a traction engine. This feat reveals the engineering ingenuity of the era.