The Carousel Geelong

The Carousel Geelong Come and spend some magical time at the beautifully restored Carousel at the Geelong Waterfront, overlooking Corio Bay. Entry to The Carousel Pavilion is free.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS: The Carousel

Welcome to The Carousel page. The Armitage-Herschell portable steam driven, hand-carved wooden carousel was constructed circa 1892 and is one of only 200 in operation around the world. Featuring 36 Dare horses and 2 chariots, it was purchased by the Steampacket Place Development Board in 1996 and painstakingly restored. There is also a replica 1898 Gaviol

i Band organ in the pavilion. Those wishing to ride the Carousel may purchase a ticket. Wheelchair access to the Carousel is available via a mobility lift. We host children's birthday parties, weddings, wedding photography and corporate functions. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For your information, we list below our Terms & Conditions for the use of this page, which you can access in several ways. Importantly: the City of Greater Geelong reserves the right to permanently ban access to anyone who violates our Terms & Conditions. Be tolerant: Please respect the opinions of others and don't take disagreements personally. Don’t harass, abuse, troll or threaten on our page. We reserve the right to delete comments if we deem them unsuitable. Keep it clean: Please don’t post sexually explicit material or obscene language. We will remove any such comments as soon as we detect them, and could also ban you from future access. Be respectful: We will not tolerate any comments that denigrate a person or group on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, gender or age. We will promptly remove any such posts, and possibly ban you from future access. Make it legal: We regularly monitor this page on a daily basis, and will immediately remove any comments we believe could be defamatory, or breach other laws (such as the Copyright Act). Respect the privacy of others: Do not post personal information of yourself or others such as addresses, email addresses or phone numbers anywhere on this page. This includes posting photos without the permission of the photographer or people in them. Doing so could be a breach of privacy related legislation. You can see the Council’s full privacy policy at: http://bit.ly/2tOtN39

Spam ban: We will ban spammers immediately. Please enjoy our page, and we look forward to answering your questions and providing you with the latest Council news.

16/12/2025

We extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected following the devastating events at Bondi yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives, those injured, the brave first responders, the families, and the entire community.

Flags are flying at half-mast across our municipality today as a mark of respect.

How you can show your support:
• You can sign the official NSW Government online condolence book at www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack.
• Red Cross Lifeblood has an urgent and ongoing call-out for blood. You can book your appointment at the Geelong donor centre by calling 13 14 95.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out.

📞The Jewish House Crisis Line: 1300 544 357
📞Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
📞Lifeline: 13 11 14

25/11/2025

🎄 Carousel Christmas with Santa 🎠

Step into the magic of the season at our festive Carousel Christmas with Santa! Kids can share their wishes, snap a special photo with Santa, and take home a little treat bag.

Afterwards, enjoy a ride on the beautifully decorated Carousel, a cherished holiday tradition for families of all ages.

📅 Various dates from 2 December 2025 to 23 December
📍 The Carousel, Geelong

Come along and make some Christmas memories - bookings now open!
https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/carousel/calendar/item/8d76dcc45f41a91.aspx

22/11/2025
As the seasons change, so are our opening hours 🍁 From April to September, The Carousel will be open:🕥 Monday to Friday:...
22/04/2025

As the seasons change, so are our opening hours 🍁 From April to September, The Carousel will be open:
🕥 Monday to Friday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
🕥 Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Come and experience the magic of The Carousel this winter—perfect for cozy rides and creating unforgettable memories! 🎠✨

🎨 Get Creative this Easter at The Carousel 🌸 Join Urban Upcycle for a series of free drop-in craft sessions, perfect for...
25/03/2025

🎨 Get Creative this Easter at The Carousel 🌸 Join Urban Upcycle for a series of free drop-in craft sessions, perfect for adding a little creativity to your Easter celebrations.

WHATS ON
🐰 Easter Hats: 9 April, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🐰 Easter Baskets: 16 April, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Bring your family, friends, and imagination. All materials will be provided, so come along and craft your masterpiece.

📍 The Carousel, Geelong
🎫No bookings required.

Urban Upcycle

🎠 Brand New to The Carousel! 🎠Introducing Australian Animal themed soft toys & games designed by Pete Cromer! 🐨We are so...
03/03/2025

🎠 Brand New to The Carousel! 🎠
Introducing Australian Animal themed soft toys & games designed by Pete Cromer! 🐨
We are so excited to stock this adorable new range. 🎠
The soft toys & games are all beautifully boxed ready to give as gifts, and with Easter on its way, these will make a lovely gift! 🐰
🎠 Visit The Carousel and check them out!

🎠 Thank you to our amazing Carousel staff & cleaners who have worked so hard to clean up after The Carousel was flooded ...
03/02/2025

🎠 Thank you to our amazing Carousel staff & cleaners who have worked so hard to clean up after The Carousel was flooded last night in the storms. ⛈

🎠 The Carousel will reopen this afternoon - Monday 3 February 2025 from 1.00pm 🎠

❤️ Stay safe everyone!

We hope everyone is safe after last nights storm. ⛈ Unfortunately The Carousel was flooded and we have commenced the cle...
02/02/2025

We hope everyone is safe after last nights storm. ⛈
Unfortunately The Carousel was flooded and we have commenced the clean-up this morning. The Carousel will be closed until further notice today, Monday 3 February 2025😢
We will keep you updated on when it is safe to re-open. 🎠

🚢 A beautiful day on Waterfront Geelong as we welcome two Cruise ships to our City. Welcome to Oceana Regatta and Silver...
20/01/2025

🚢 A beautiful day on Waterfront Geelong as we welcome two Cruise ships to our City. Welcome to Oceana Regatta and Silver Muse passengers, we hope you enjoy our beautiful City & Local Region! 🛳️
🎠 The Carousel will be trading special extending evening hours today, Tuesday 21 January from 10.30am - 8.00pm, so come down for an evening Carousel ride!

🎠 Happy New Year! 🎠
31/12/2024

🎠 Happy New Year! 🎠

🎠🎄Merry Christmas!🎄🎠
24/12/2024

🎠🎄Merry Christmas!🎄🎠

Address

Waterfront Geelong
Geelong, VIC
3220

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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