Newcomb Travel Guide

Geelong

Popular places to visit

Ferry

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust

You Yangs Regional Park

You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

You Yangs Regional Park
Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima

The Carousel

Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

The Carousel
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

Bellarine Rail Trail

You can take time to visit Bellarine Rail Trail during your travels to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Bellarine Rail Trail

Mill Markets

During your visit to Geelong, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mill Markets. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Mill Markets

Things to do

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

฿1,163
per adult
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

฿3,167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

฿4,589
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

฿849
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road

Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour

฿30,823
per traveller
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

฿3,961
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
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Top hotels in Newcomb

Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is ฿3,579 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿3,579
฿3,936 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is ฿2,874 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿2,874
฿3,161 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
Staff rooms

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC
The price is ฿3,836 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
฿3,836
฿4,219 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
Ez check-in, clean rooms, towels and sheets. ez check-in and check-out. Good value for money. Nice stay.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is ฿4,373 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿4,373
฿4,810 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Light, bright room with plenty of space. Staff we dealt with were very friendly Would have been good if some meals were available on site

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is ฿4,319 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿4,319
฿4,751 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
Good size room, poor outlook, clean, good check in.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Sands Torquay
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

3 out of 5
35 Bell St Torquay VIC
The price is ฿4,692 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿4,692
฿4,692 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach cabin in Torquay. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Front Beach and Torquay Golf Club are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (670 reviews)
Everything was fantastic. Cute cabin, very clean, excellent staff, beach wasn’t super close but very walkable.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcomb

When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel. #localgem

East Geelong

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure or Geelong Botanical Gardens.

East Geelong
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront Precinct
The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town

South Geelong

While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.

South Geelong
The big wheel on the waterfront.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central
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Moolap

While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Bellarine Rail Trail and Geelong Showground are some notable places to visit nearby.

Moolap
Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

Belmont

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