Go Ride a Wave

Catch your first wave in Australia’s surfing capital. Go Ride a Wave in Torquay offers beginner friendly lessons with experienced instructors, all equipment included. Whether you're new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, it’s a fun, safe way to tap into the region’s iconic surf culture.

Four people on blue surfboards lying on a sandy beach, facing a surf instructor near the ocean.

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments - Discover Our Region

BOYZ II MEN, Salt-N-Pepa, and Bell Biv DeVoe concert poster with group portraits on a blue background
By Dave Whiteside August 7, 2026
Join us for Boyz II Men live on November 28, 2026. Book your stay & dining at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments for a memorable experience.
January 2027 Geelong Festival of Sails logo with two sailboats on a blue background
By Dave Whiteside August 1, 2026
Book your stay for the Festival of Sails! Enjoy comfort, dining & events at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments.
Cyclists start the Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race under a blue arch on a tree-lined street
By Dave Whiteside July 31, 2026
Stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments during the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Enjoy comfort & dining options. Book now!
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong logo in white and orange on a black background
By Dave Whiteside July 27, 2026
Stay at Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments for the Ironman 70.3. Enjoy comfort, dining, & event spaces. Book your stay today!
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