cunningham pier

264samanthaw

It's a pier-big deal. The advantage is it's on the water. Eastern Beach Waterfront is parallel. If you're lucky there might be a cruise ship. Any advantage is negated by the adjoining cafés and restaurants. It's a pier-big deal!!

Madgee101

Excellent walk from my hotel, with sensational views of the whole Geelong Waterfront and the surrounding attractions.

ClaireR938

Struggled at this restaurant they had a couple of things but I choose the Indian and was very disappointed it was smothered in tomatoe so you couldn't taste anything else.The actual setting is lovely ,you are literally at the end of the pier and it looks beautiful at night.

kevinjohnbarker

The pier was just OK nothing special . But...at Christmas time they have a Christmas tree with all these wonderful lights on it ..AMAZING .

PaulI223

If you are walking around by all means walk out on it but there is nothing there and don't pay for parking as it will be a waste

188darrenb

I planned a special luncheon and we were sure underwhelmed. The view is poor, food average, service okay. I wouldn't go back, lots better to select and tries to survive off its location.

F7540JSchrisd

As a working class kid growing up in Geelong, fishing was standard practice back in the 60's and 70's, especially when the Couta and the Flathead were on the run. Now in my 50's, I am afraid that the restaurants at Cunningham Pier only cater for the wealthy business type who can afford what they like. Imagine my disgust when I was charged $12 for a jug of lemon soda. No need to say much more than small expensive meals no matter how exotic they look,sound and taste are out of my league.

avidtraveller195

Any visit to Geelong and the waterfront is not complete unless it includes a stroll along Cunningham Pier. There is pay and display car parking on the pier and a walkway which takes you around the perimeter of the pier. We were there yesterday on a lovely warm 23C day with several people trying their luck fishing and others just strolling and enjoying the sunshine.

OrlandoC900

Cunningham Pier in Geelong is a jetty which is commonplace in Victoria. While the scene from the pier is not surprisingly pleasing, taking a stroll on the pier during fine weather is a relaxing activity. However, when my family went there, it rained lightly and with strong gust of wind. Being a middle-aged man, I found myself unstable when walking on the pier and for my parents, they even could not move an inch and need to grasp something to move forward.

MerryMegsy

Apart from CQ bar at the end of the pier, there is not much to see or do at Cunningham Pier!It's pretty much a car park.Althought, it does provide some good photo opportunties. But hardly an icon to visit in Geelong.Although a visit to the restaurants down the end is probably worthwhile.

MattiGibbs

Cunnungham Pier is a traditional berthing pier for large watercraft in Geelong. It originally served the needs of clippers sailing to and fro from England and Jillong (Jeelong - Geelong) in the 19th century. Jillong is the aboriginal sound (as recorded and written by early explorers) for the place lying beside Corayo (Corio) bay.Cunningham Pier is a dinky little pier designed for sailing ships and, nowadays, unable to accomodate more than a naval frigate. Geelong City has been dreaming up ideas for the pier for a century. Presently, it presents a fairytale entrance more akin to Disneyland than an historic harbour. It remains a popular fishing spot, particularly for those that fish for Trevally in season, with their long poles and tackle of European origin. HIGHLIGHT! Right next door, you can take off in a seaplane that will take you on a flight over Corio Bay - or further to Barwon Heads, for instance, if you arrange it with the pilot.

DiannaC308

We were disappointed by the pier. It's mostly parking for cars and ends with restaurants that look uninviting and expensive. The promoted Fish and chips place was shut and it all looks a bit tired. It could be so much better with chairs and proper promenade replacing at least one parking side. Can't even buy a cup of coffee or ice cream. Not worth the walk out.

Z4952JEbarbaraf

Lovely and quiet during winter, only opens for a few nights of the week. We walked around early in the mornings.

StephenB608

Lots of people fishing off the pier and has a couple of very nice restaurants on the end of the pier recommended place to visit

atravelersreview

Geelong waterfront is picturesque and we enjoyed walking around the waterfront area including the pier. The cost of parking however adds to the cost of the food and experience. We paid $2 to park in a side street while we had a quick snack for lunch. We paid another $2 to park while we enjoyed coffee on the pier. We got distracted as we spotted a ferris wheel and took a ride then returned to the pier to find that we had been fined $88 for a 20 minute overstay. It was 4.20pm and the parking became free at 5.30pm. There was ample parking available with many free car spaces available. This seemed like a revenue grab. We were tourists with interstate plates. So our advice is to skip Geelong and travel to other waterfront destinations where you don't get 'stung' with parking charges and can relax and spend your holiday $'s without risking a fine.