Title: Newtown Travel Guide: Best of Newtown, Geelong Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Newtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtown-Geelong-Hotels.0-n6342754-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Geelong](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Geelong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Newtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Newtown.d6342754.Car-Hire-Guide)[Newtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtown.d6342754.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newtown Travel Guide ## Geelong ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342754/9bdac785-6465-42c3-8cd5-572895a3ccbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342754/9bdac785-6465-42c3-8cd5-572895a3ccbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Newtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Geelong travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong.dx6123247) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342754/9bdac785-6465-42c3-8cd5-572895a3ccbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balyang-Sanctuary-Newtown.d553248621592934312.Attraction) ![Ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159176/7e0ae06c-c0ef-44f1-8c2e-7ccd69195d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Of-Tasmania-Ferry-Terminal-Port-Melbourne.d6159176.Attraction) ![Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342762/e273ab60-f0c3-495d-b1e9-d17d71583c32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/You-Yangs-Regional-Park-Geelong.d553248621592934311.Attraction) ![Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562247920/88763995-1e16-4efd-8e43-f75285289125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Carousel-Geelong.d553248621562247920.Attraction) ![Walkway around the swimming enclosure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/abe2c1e9-61db-46ce-834b-8d90fadebcb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Beach-Swimming-Enclosure-Victoria.d553248621526969295.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Heights-Heritage-House-And-Garden-Newtown.d553248621562247891.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2428307/518e6c21-6c3c-47b1-9f4d-fcdf7cd8e6d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne £74 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/great-ocean-road-small-group-eco-tour-from-melbourne.a2428307.activity-details) ![Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218028/0c9dd6c8-f577-49f9-8913-88df85ced225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/melbourne-magic-show-impossible-occurrences-ticket.a1218028.activity-details) ![Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46677913/4652127c-d5c0-4e1d-9689-83bf18f02b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/learn-to-surf-at-ocean-grove-on-the-bellarine-peninsula.a46677913.activity-details) ![Geelong Waterfront ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1050228/6e95edad-a07a-4f89-a255-203ee9920dc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise £94 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/around-the-bay-sightseeing-and-bay-cruise.a1050228.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5203100/c86a2188-f5c4-4b4f-9a46-2a8bb6eee107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/torquay-2-hour-surf-experience-on-the-great-ocean-road.a5203100.activity-details) ![One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270402/d78d80b8-59c8-4383-807d-200e1b9babc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road £1,198 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-melbourne-to-adelaide-tour-including-the-great-ocean-road.a45270402.activity-details) [See all activities in Geelong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Newtown ![Kingsway Motel Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104920000/104919000/104918916/7b7f38b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kingsway Motel Geelong 9 Aberdeen St Newtown VIC £76 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews) Beautiful room and very clean. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=104918916&PinnedHotelID=104918916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![Rydges Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483100/483016/abd9965e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Geelong Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC £91 8 Feb - 9 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=483016&PinnedHotelID=483016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![Admiralty Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7153/f1d7ddb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Admiralty Inn 66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC £70 8 Feb - 9 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! (1,005 reviews) Staff was great Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=7153&PinnedHotelID=7153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![The Sands Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72097800/72097761/2e7b5e53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Torquay 2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC £104 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=72097761&PinnedHotelID=72097761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88610000/88609300/88609256/1b1cf284_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG 40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC £95 9 Mar - 10 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! (374 reviews) aircon wasn't cold Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=88609256&PinnedHotelID=88609256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![Eden Oak Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627044/a08d6b31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Oak Geelong 20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC £72 8 Feb - 9 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=9627044&PinnedHotelID=9627044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) [See all 1,759 properties in Newtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6342754) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Newtown hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Newtown ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Geelong West While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Geelong-West.dx553248634384096155) ![The big wheel on the waterfront.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/77602ec5-38ce-4a68-9cb6-10f8ffbb1752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Geelong Central If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Geelong-Central.dx961019748433620992) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180380/4a3aecda-08dd-4114-bed2-3804bd6d1107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Belmont.dx180380) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342756/db55c92b-eec2-4458-8bc5-5e99b6e6044b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Geelong While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-South-Geelong.dx6342756) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444081/22ab60e3-7382-4330-8692-1e2e481b4343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Highton If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Highton.dx3000444081) ![The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384076962/b5a2f39d-b1f4-4f65-948a-33dc8d2fe3a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geelong-North-Geelong.dx553248634384076962) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Newtown Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app