Located in the beautiful coastal village of Point Lonsdale, the Point Lonsdale Guest House is a home away from home! Built in 1884 and originally known as Terminus House, the Guest House has 22 charming rooms and is one of the more substantial accommodation providers on the Bellarine – and a location like no other. […]

Geelong Port is Victoria’s second largest behind Port of Melbourne, managing close to 12 million tonnes of cargo and 600 vessel visits per year. For over 150 years, the Port of Geelong has been an integral part of the economic and social fabric of our community. And exciting news is around the corner. In April […]

Built in 1888, the Bellarine Peninsula’s Grand Hotel in Portarlington has undergone a multi-million dollar makeover. Sitting proudly over the main street in Portarlington, looking down to the scenic harbour with views towards Melbourne, the Grand Hotel remains a distinctive feature to the town’s shopping precinct. If you’re planning a trip to the Bellarine, this […]

Driving from Geelong to Barwon Heads, you experience first-hand the growth of the Geelong region, where the expansion of the Armstrong Creek area continues rapidly. The ongoing emergence of both residential communities and town centres, including major retail brands to service the ever-increasing population, sees Armstrong Creek as the largest contiguous growth area in Victoria […]

Darryn Lyons is a large personality, born and raised in Geelong before carving a successful career in the cut and thrust of the paparazzi globally. He is an entrepreneur, media personality and politician, who rose to prominence in the UK from the early age of 22. He also held the position of Mayor of Geelong […]

Ant Williams: ‘The Ice Diver’ When you think of extreme sports, one of the top few in the world would be ice diving – free diving in the icy and freezing depths of the ocean below the ice. Based on the Surf Coast, Ant Williams has a passion not for the faint-hearted – in 2019 […]

Founded in 1974, Deakin University was named after Alfred Deakin, the second Prime Minister of Australia. It was Victoria’s fourth university, the first in regional Victoria and It has 4 main campuses with two of them located right here in the Geelong region at Waurn Ponds and the Geelong Waterfront. As of 2021, Deakin is […]

Indonesian born Fritika Ariani (Fitz) had a vision which has become reality – and fast. Frida & Blu is a wholesaler of outstanding Peruvian furniture and homeware, supporting & creating jobs and income for many of the remote and struggling communities in Peru. And one part of the business is based in beautiful Point Lonsdale […]

One of the jewels in the crown on the Geelong Waterfront, is the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. Founded in 1859, it is one of the oldest sailing clubs in Australia – it has a proud history and an exciting future. City of Dreams caught up with Commodore Stuart Dickson, to discuss what this world class […]

Mark Beretta, or Berett’s as he’s most commonly known, is Australia’s most-watched Sports Presenter. Appearing for many years on Channel 7’s Sunrise, Berrett’s is also a 10-times Australian water ski champion. He is a sports aficionado, covering many major international events over the past 20 years, including 7 Olympic Games, and he is a marathon […]

Geelong Football Club – Part Two The Greatest Team of All Schooled at St Josephs College, Bill McMaster is 91 years young and a household name not just at the GFC, but also at the AFL. His resume includes being a dual Premiership Player, past Coach, and the first-ever full-time VFL/AFL recruiter. City of Dreams […]

Geelong Football Club – Part One The Greatest Team of All Formed in 1859, Geelong Football Club is the second oldest club in the AFL, and one of the oldest football clubs in the world. Geelong is also the only regional club in the AFL. In part one, City of Dreams caught up with two […]

Port Phillip Ferries. Established in 2016, Port Phillip Ferries is on the way to transforming the way commuters travel to and from Melbourne. Commuting from both the Bellarine, and Geelong, to Melbourne return, Port Phillip Ferries is more than just a passenger ferry – it connects people with first class experiences. The City of Dreams […]

Located only a stone’s throw from the beach in Queenscliff, Cottage by the Sea has been providing children with inspiration, fun and opportunity through various programs for over 130 years. Their goal is an important one – enhance the life of children in need, by providing a holiday type environment. And on today’s podcast, I’m […]

Episode 13 Provenance Wines Provenance Wines is an award winning 5 star winery, set in a beautiful industrial Cathedral on the banks of the Barwon River. The heritage-listed Paper Mill, where Provenance calls home, is a place to discover beautiful wine, food, art and interesting laneways with eclectic shops and galleries. City of Dreams caught […]

RONE, aka Tyrone Wright, is a Geelong born artist with an international reputation of the highest order. Over the past two decades, his large scale wall paintings and immersive installations are the work of a person with extreme talent. City of Dreams caught up with Tyrone, to chat about how it all began, his amazing […]

Meet Miek Paulus, the head baker, owner and the driving force behind what is the ever popular Ket Baker. Based in Wallington, Ket Baker is fast becoming a must visit for both locals and tourists alike.

Geelong born and bred, Tim McCallum is one of Australia’s most exciting and loved local performers. His story is one of inspiration, courage and extraordinary talent – the sky’s the limit.

Geelong’s Cartel Coffee Roasters is a much-lauded operation that’s made a name for itself for continually sourcing some of the finest coffee in the world – with a passion to go with it. We catch up with the owner Nathan Johnson to discuss all things coffee and the story behind the cup to crop process. […]

In 1915, the Prime Minister and Governor General opened one of the more iconic sites in Geelong – the Federal Mills in North Geelong. Wind the clock forward 105 years to 2020, and the historic site has been redeveloped and revitalised to a bustling and innovating business hub within the Geelong region. Cam Hamilton is […]