Bally Hoo is amazing. A great place to shop for unusual and locally made goods. Really lovely…read moreservice and atmosphere. Highly recommend checking Bally Hoo out!

It's shops like these that confirm that I have Champagne tastes…read more There are beautiful home pieces here that you won't see in every other store. Organic French bed linens, Italian sodas, Mexican bunting, luxurious clothing, leather bags... and they're mostly all expensive. Unfortunately it's also shops like these than remind me that I have a beer budget and can't afford to take everything home. There's plenty that you won't need to sell your soul for, though, so definitely take a look and be inspired for your next home decoration or required gift giving.

Good place to pick up a great present or treat yourself. An old favourite of mine L'Occitaine…read moretoiletries and a good selection of easy to wear women's clothing and baby gifts

This place isn't bad at all for a regional art gallery, but then again Geelong is a city in its own…read moreright (and definitely not part of Melbourne). They had some pretty nice works here, and a decent sized collection as well. Hey, they even had some older works, something that I tend to quite appreciate. The staff were also quite helpful, and one of the great things about this place is that it is absolutely free. Yeah, I really do like free art galleries.

I think Geelong gets a bit of a bad name sometimes... Stop thinkin' we're all bogans! Thank…read moregoodness Kiki Studio is around to give us a bit of cred and with labels like Ksubi, Chronicles of Never, Friedrich Gray and Cheap Mondays we are now all dressed in style. This gorgeous little boutique is small in size but big on fashion. Yes, it can be SUPER expensive, but isn't that the price of style? The staff (especially Rosie) are simply lovely and wear the best of the best that is in their store, so feel free to grab some inspiration from their outfits... Three years ago I bought several original Arabella Ramsay pieces which I still own and wear and am so thankful that there was a shop in Geelong that stocked such gorgeous items. Because of Kiki many more fashion boutiques have opened up nearby so be sure to stop by if you are ever in the area and you don't mind giving your credit card a beating.

I can't thank all of the staff but especially staff member Shan enough for all of her help with my…read morevarious purchases in anticipation of my first baby. It is clear that the staff attitude in this store is very positive and, especially for new parents like me, this makes the whole process much easier ... I felt like I could ask all of those 'dumb' questions that new parents feel they should know but just don't! This store has good (communal) parking in the Waurn Ponds shops, even in the Christmas sales period there was no problem finding a park near this Baby Bunting. Also easy access to the loading dock and staff who are more than happy to help you load the flat packed furniture into your car.

It was my brother's and my first time surfing in Australia I wanted instruction from a friendly…read moreknowable staff. I checked online and decided to visit Torquay. After doing some research we found Go Ride A Wave. After easily booking online we arrived at the shop and met the staff. They were happy and friendly and made me feel comfortable. Becky took us out with 2 others and taught us about the beach, currents and etiquette. After a short and educational instruction on the shore we headed out. Becky was amazing and helped us catch our first waves. She pointed out what to look for and taught us what to do. I caught so many great waves and had a blast. I would definitely go back again. Thanks for great memories and encouragement. I always felt safe in the water with Becky around.

Want to learn to surf in a non-competitive, supportive and fun environment? Look no further!…read more I'm not even sure where to begin! The shop is easy to find in Torquay and street parking is easy. The staff are relaxed and nice, and will help you find a good wetsuit (if the water's a bit cold like when I went.) It is an easy stroll to the beach from HQ, and the on-sand demos and instructions make sense. Once in the water the instructors spend good time with you in a group lesson and make sure it's not frightening. It wasn't scary at all, and I met some nice girls in my group who I'm now friends with in Melbourne. I've been to other surf schools where it felt competitive and I was afraid to ask questions, and I didn't get that here at all. I felt encouraged, and even when I was tired staff kept me motivated. Initially I felt like a fish out of water, by the end I felt like a fish flying over the water. I became a lot more comfortable in the ocean and loved the feeling of riding a wave (okay, it was whitewater- but still, it was a beginning!!) Rad place to go- get the stoke with this crew in Torquay!

Can't believe there are no reviews for this place! Rip curl makes all-time wetsuits and this is the…read moreepicenter! Currently having an amazing sale with 50% off certain racks. Swimsuit separates as low as 20 AUD. scoring. I'm happy as a clam :) Sadly I'm just traveling through. If I lived here, my bank account would be in major trouble.

I've lived here for decades and appreciate this place for its history. It's gone downhill lately.read more

Has the best reputation down the Mornington Peninsula. Been around for a long time and even bring…read morein their own Trigger Bros branded products. Lots of things to select from, a nicely crammed store with quality products. Surfboard, SUP boards and bodyboards to select from. Huge clothing, wetsuit and sunglasses.