Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
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.
GMHBA Stadium
Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Highton
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Room was clean and tidy
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Admiralty Inn
Clean neat and tidy room, comfortable bed & great shower! Would recommend and would stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Sands Torquay
The rooms were spacious and the bathroom smelt nice! Staff were so accommodating and it felt as if you have met them before when it’s your first time there.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Rydges Geelong
Nice motel. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
The pool is incredible.. the restaurant was lovely had a great meal when we arrived and breakfast was amazing.. staff very friendly!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff great, room clean, will stay again
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highton
Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Balyang Sanctuary or The Heights Heritage House and Garden while you're exploring the area.
Waurn Ponds
Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.
South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like Little Creatures Brewery and GMHBA Stadium.
Grovedale
Travellers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
