Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo, koala and chocolate tour
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Highton
Admiralty Inn
dirty around our room, very noisy, no meals available
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Rydges Geelong
Spotless room. Very clean
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
The Sands Torquay
We stayed at The Sands Torquay for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and it was such a lovely experience. We had a golf course view, which was beautiful to wake up to — and we even got to see kangaroos just chilling on the course, which felt so special and very Aussie. The room was spacious, clean, ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
Everything was clean and tastefully done. Will be back
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
The room was nice.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Parking was easy. Breakfast was great. Checkout receptionist she had a great sense of humour. Very welcoming. Cheers George.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 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 Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary 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
If you're spending some time in South Geelong, GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park are top sights worth seeing.
Grovedale
Travelers 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.
