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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

Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

￥131,007
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
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3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

￥261,288
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

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

￥232,256
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

￥18,290
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

￥14,032
per adult
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour
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Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

￥7,645
per adult
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
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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 ￥9,944 per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
￥9,944
￥11,100 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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! (89 reviews)
"The rooms are beautifully renovated good shower bathroom and very clean for the price that I paid was outstanding"

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

Kingsway Motel Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥11,715 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
￥11,715
￥12,887 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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! (1,003 reviews)
"A surprisingly spacious and quiet room was good value. Torn curtain needs attention."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥15,285 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥15,285
￥16,814 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (314 reviews)
Clean and convenieny
"Convenient location, large and tidy rooms."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is ￥20,266 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥20,266
￥22,293 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥12,769 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
￥12,769
￥14,099 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
"Room was clean and neat."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥15,183 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥15,183
￥16,701 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (1,000 reviews)
"All staff were great"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

Rydges 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
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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
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 Little Creatures Brewery 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, Little Creatures Brewery and GMHBA Stadium 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 Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Balyang Sanctuary 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

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