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Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

Balyang Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Balyang Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Balyang Sanctuary
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
The Carousel

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
Walking distance from the South Geelong train station, the Little Creatures Brewery is a fun place to spend the day. It's like the Willy Wonka factory for beer lovers! White Rabbit is also on the premises. #SMDdoesOZ #Geelong #Australia

Little Creatures Brewery

You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Little Creatures Brewery
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

You can learn about the history of Geelong with a visit to The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

Things to do

One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

￥229,750
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
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3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

￥258,469
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

￥136,414
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

￥37,305
per adult
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

￥13,881
per adult
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour
1953 Chevy Belair

Great Ocean Road Tour using Classic 53 Chevy Belair

￥95,729
per traveler
Great Ocean Road Tour using Classic 53 Chevy Belair
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Newtown Hotel Deals

Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong

2 out of 5
9 Aberdeen St, Newtown, VIC
The price is ￥9,104 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥9,104
￥10,163 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Geelong Performing Arts ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
"I was expecting it to be pretty ordinary as it’s really cheap, however it has been renovated recently and I was pleasantly surprised with the state of my room. Great value!"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Kingsway Motel Geelong
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥14,744 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥14,744
￥16,218 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Rydges Geelong.
"A little bit noisy (we are used to staying at the airport and it’s virtually sound proof) But the beds were comfortable the view was gorgeous the staff were helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥11,997 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥11,997
￥13,197 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely overnight stay
"Another wonderful stay! Our second stay here and we love it. Has everything we need for a lovely overnight stay."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is ￥18,319 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
￥18,319
￥20,151 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The property was well maintained but I didn't realise"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥13,648 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
￥13,648
￥15,013 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)
"Love the pool"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥18,403 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥18,403
￥20,243 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (709 reviews)
"Clean and easy walk to shops and great meal at the pub opposite"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Oaks R Suites Geelong
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Other neighborhoods around Newtown

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Geelong West

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West
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 Balyang Sanctuary or Kardinia Park during your time in the area.

Belmont
Walking distance from the South Geelong train station, the Little Creatures Brewery is a fun place to spend the day. It's like the Willy Wonka factory for beer lovers! White Rabbit is also on the premises. #SMDdoesOZ #Geelong #Australia

South Geelong

If you're spending some time in South Geelong, GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Geelong
This is a lovely place to go exploring at any time of the year. There is a walking track along the river that leads to a number of platforms, which has beautiful views over the falls. After a decent winters rain, it's great for photographers. In summer you can find a lot of skinks here. Great biodiversity. #lovemytown

Highton

Highton might not have many top sights, but Balyang Sanctuary and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highton
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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.

North Geelong
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 Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.

East Geelong

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