If you want to get a bird’s eye view of Geelong, you can’t miss the Wandana Heights Lookout. It is one of the more unique things to do in Geelong, offering stunning views of the Greater Geelong region.
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What’s So Special About Wandana Heights Lookout
Geelong has a small mountain range running through part of it. And this lookout is one the best Geelong Attractions that offers panoramic views of Geelong City Centre, Corio Bay, and all the way across to Torquay and the Bass Straight. It’s not a particularly well-known tourist attraction, however, if you want to see all of Geelong laid out before you this is the best place to see it.
How To Get To Wandana Heights Lookout
Wandana Heights Lookout is situated in the outer suburb of Wandana Heights. It also goes by the name of Brownhill Heights Lookout. It is located on City View Drive, Wandana Heights.
- Driving: About 8km from the Geelong city center, towards the town of Ceres.
- Walking: 2 hours walk from Geelong city center, keep in mind there’s a big hill to walk up!
- Public Transport: #43 Bus from Geelong city center, then a 10-minute walk.
The View From The Top
When you arrive at the lookout there is a small tower with stairs to climb, but no wheelchair access, unfortunately. I was a little disappointed by the number of neighborhood trees blocking some stunning views.
A novel feature is the direction plaque at the top, which indicates the direction and distance to the towns and features in the region. It will surprise you how close everything is – only 30 miles to Lorne!
You probably get to see about 50% of the Greater Geelong layout, but unfortunately, miss out on seeing the city center. Fear not, there are more views to see.
Drewan Park
Right next to the Wandana Heights Lookout is Drewan Park. Here you will find some wonderful playground equipment, free electric barbecues, toilets, and some great views. I found one park bench in particular which offers stunning views of the city center.
When you visit Wandana Heights Lookout, make sure you take the time to stroll around Drewan Park. Check out some park benches, or betters still, enjoy a barbecue!
Views From The Neighborhood
The views don’t stop there. Take a drive or walk around the neighborhood, and you will discover stunning views looking in every direction. There really are some lucky home owners up there at Wandana Heights, after all, it is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Geelong. It’s worth a drive just to check out those amazing homes!
Enjoy Brownhill Heights Lookout and Drewan Park
I say it’s worth taking a couple of hours on a nice day to enjoy the park and lookout. Chill out, have a picnic or barbecue. When you’re done, check out the neighborhood and marvel at the amazing houses in the area. And of course, check out our full list of Top Things To Do in Geelong.
