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.
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.
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
Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo & koala tour
Werribee Mansion and Sovereign Hill 1 Day Tour
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Newtown
Kingsway Motel Geelong
Room spotless Staff friendly Good location
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Room was clean and tidy
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Admiralty Inn
Clean neat and tidy room, comfortable bed & great shower! Would recommend and would stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
The Sands Torquay
Nice hotel but could be cleaner
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Rydges Geelong
Nice motel. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff great, room clean, will stay again
Reviewed on Nov 3, 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.
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 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.
