Newtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

Balyang Sanctuary

Balyang Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Balyang Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Balyang Sanctuary
The Carousel

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.

The Carousel
You Yangs Regional Park

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

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.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
Little Creatures Brewery

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.

Little Creatures Brewery

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

You can learn about the history of Geelong with a trip to The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

Activities

Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

NZ$167
per adult
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

NZ$217
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

NZ$97
per adult
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road

Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour

NZ$1,603
per traveller
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

NZ$252
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

NZ$471
per adult
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
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Our pick of the best Newtown Hotel Deals

Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong

2 out of 5
9 Aberdeen St Newtown VIC
The price is NZ$165 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$165
per night
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Geelong Performing Arts ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
An old motel that has been renovated so room look clean and modern. The actual room wasn't large but adequate.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Kingsway Motel Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$194 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$194
per night
4 Jan - 5 Jan
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great service, clean room and nice amenities.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Admiralty Inn
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$199 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$199
per night
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, lovely amenities

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Rydges Geelong
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is NZ$279 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$279
per night
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (538 reviews)
Excellent hotel to stay. Clean,Modern and quiet.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

The Sands Torquay
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is NZ$211 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$211
per night
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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! (458 reviews)
Great stay. Ammenities are wonderful. Rooms gorgeous. Check in process and late night instructions could use some work.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

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$226 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$226
per night
11 Jan - 12 Jan
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
Clean, the pool, close to everything

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
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