Popular places to visit
Balyang Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Balyang Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
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.
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
You can learn about the history of Geelong with a trip to The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Top hotels in Newtown
Kingsway Motel Geelong
An old motel that has been renovated so room look clean and modern. The actual room wasn't large but adequate.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Rydges Geelong
Clean room, friendly staff, lovely amenities
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Sands Torquay
Excellent hotel to stay. Clean,Modern and quiet.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
Great stay. Ammenities are wonderful. Rooms gorgeous. Check in process and late night instructions could use some work.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Admiralty Inn
Great service, clean room and nice amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
The room was nice.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.
Highton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park.
North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.
