Geelong Gallery

Geelong has a long history as one of the most important urban centres in Victoria. The town grew and prospered significantly during the occupation of Victoria by European pastoral settlers in the mid 1800s and the gold rush boom which followed shortly after. Geelong is home to the Geelong Gallery, one of Victoria's oldest galleries with impressive collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.

Warrnambool Art Gallery

Follow the Great Ocean Road to arrive in Warrnambool. Warrnambool Art Gallery has a diverse collection covering European Salon painting, Australian Colonial painting, Melbourne Modernism (c1930-50) and Contemporary Australian Prints and works of local historic significance. Warrnambool lies slightly to the south west of Tower Hill, an extinct volcano. There are several works depicting Tower Hill in the gallery by early Colonial painters and contemporary artists. 

Hamilton Art Gallery

Passing inland, the trail arrives in Hamilton. The Hamilton Art Gallery boasts an impressive collection of fine and decorative arts, including a gallery of Paul Sandby's work. Paul Sandby is considered the father of English watercolour and the gallery's collection is one of the largest in the world. The permanent display also includes a collection of Nepalese and Indian artefacts.