



Story by Daniel
Leafy Retreat
Adventure in Belmont, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU
To start our weekend away at the Leafy Retreat, we were greeted by the lovely owners who instantly left us feeling inspired and welcome. This gorgeous unique space allowed us to easily access the heart of Geelong and we spent our time eating at the local cafes, exploring the museums, and walking along the beaches. The Leafy Retreat is designed from recycled materials and features a beautiful stone bath, edible plans at your doorstep, one of a kind gallery, plus a fridge and microwave if you want to make something simple at home.
This Riparide is situated in a shared space, with two other accommodations located to the left and right of it. You are within walking distance to some delicious food Geelong has to offer and within a ten-minute drive to eastern beach, Buckleys lookout, and much much more.
This Riparide is situated in a shared space, with two other accommodations located to the left and right of it. You are within walking distance to some delicious food Geelong has to offer and within a ten-minute drive to eastern beach, Buckleys lookout, and much much more.
Things We Did
- Beach
- Bakery
- Waterfall
- Town
The perfect place to catch the sunrise. You can walk along the foreshore for beautiful costal views and take a cold dip to awaken your senses.
Interested in some unbelievable pastries? This is a must see in Geelong. I would eat here everyday if I lived there.
A serene humble waterfall with views from the top viewing platform and a 200 meter walk down for a closer look. One of my favourite nature experiences in Geelong.
Feel like stepping back in time and witnessing some incredible art? Well the Geelong museum has all of that and some newer works also. I was blown away by some of the pieces I saw.
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