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 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
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Top hotels in Highton
Admiralty Inn
Great service, clean room and nice amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
Rydges Geelong
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Convenient location. Comfortable room. Only negative is the air-conditioning system: you're unable to keep the air-conditioner on cool, it will automatically change to heating based on the external temperature, which meant the room was quite stuffy. Reception ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
The Sands Torquay
The room was very clean, facilities were great and every hotel staff very friendly. Restaurant doesn’t match the service provided of the resort and was a little underwhelming. Avoid the coffee.
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Good size room with comfy beds. Sadly no main dining area to order food. Only Pizzas being served
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Oaks R Suites Geelong
The staff were very helpful and the apartment was very spacious.
Reviewed on 2 Dec, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 29 Nov, 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
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.
