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March 14, 2021

buckley falls, highton

March 14, 2021/ Mandy Couzens
buckley falls, highton

Hiding out the back of Geelong is Buckley Falls - a little surprise package of fun, adventure and beauty! These falls are a great way to spend a few hours exploring.

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March 14, 2021/ Mandy Couzens/
city of greater geelong
adventure, OD, road trippin, waterfalls, buckley falls, geelong and surrounds, geelong things, AUTUMN road trips, teen, WINTER road trips, SPRING road trips
April 17, 2018

geelong botanic gardens geelong

April 17, 2018/ Mandy Couzens
geelong botanic gardens geelong

Yes, here is yet another botanical garden to add to the picnic list!

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April 17, 2018/ Mandy Couzens/
city of greater geelong
geelong botanic gardens, geelong, botanical, road trippin, SPRING road trips, geelong things, AUTUMN road trips
March 16, 2016

eastern beach, geelong

March 16, 2016/ Mandy Couzens
eastern beach, geelong

Geelong’s Eastern Beach is a wonderful sunny day destination – midweek it can be a quiet place for you to relax and unwind with your pre-schooler and weekends you’ll find it teeming with kids of all ages diving and swimming in the protected waterfront

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March 16, 2016/ Mandy Couzens/
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