Highton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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

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Our pick of the best Highton Hotel Deals

Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$198 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$198
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$163 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$163
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
Staff rooms

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$221 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$221
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
Ez check-in, clean rooms, towels and sheets. ez check-in and check-out. Good value for money. Nice stay.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is NZ$254 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$254
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Light, bright room with plenty of space. Staff we dealt with were very friendly Would have been good if some meals were available on site

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is NZ$248 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$248
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
Amazing place to stay . Deff stay here again

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Sands Torquay
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$160 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$160
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Staff was great

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Admiralty Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Highton

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 Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

Belmont
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

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.

Newtown
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Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

Waurn Ponds
The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town

South Geelong

While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.

South Geelong
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Grovedale

Travellers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.

Grovedale
The big wheel on the waterfront.

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


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