Geelong

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Geelong is a city of approximately 152,000 people located on Corio Bay, 80 kilometres south-west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Despite its proximity to Melbourne, it remains physically and psychologically separate from its much larger neighbour, with many kilometres of undeveloped farmland, as well as independent local media and their own Australian Football League club (the Geelong Cats).

The town's major industries include the Shell oil refinery and the Ford Motor Company's engine plant.

The nearby town of Torquay is also the location of many surfing equipment and clothing manufacturers, as well as some of Australia's finest surf beaches.

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