Popular places to visit
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.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit 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 through 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. Visit 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
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Great Ocean Road Must-See Extended Tour – 12 Apostles & Beyond
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Highton
Admiralty Inn
Rooms are nice & clean, manager very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Rydges Geelong
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Sands Torquay
Room was great. Restaurant was disappointing - couldn't get a simple takeout meal.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Room was clean, staff were great and had good amenities.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Super easy to check in and check out? Room was very clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
The hotel was very clean with very helpful staff In-room dining was quite good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.
Grovedale
Travellers 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.
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