Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
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.
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.
Things to do

Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

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

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Newtown

Kingsway Motel Geelong
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Rydges Geelong
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.