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) ## 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 beautiful beaches 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 vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Of-Tasmania-Ferry-Terminal-Port-Melbourne.d6159176.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) ![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) ![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 relaxing 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/aeda7550-2272-49bc-bc76-41406be36485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne £78 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) ![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 £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/torquay-2-hour-surf-experience-on-the-great-ocean-road.a5203100.activity-details) ![Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218028/2cc53e94-d223-4da4-bf4d-4ca3d5b074f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/melbourne-magic-show-impossible-occurrences-ticket.a1218028.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/105000000/104920000/104919000/104918916/47162970_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kingsway Motel Geelong 9 Aberdeen St Newtown VIC £69 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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 Arts Centre are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (127 reviews) Everything was satisfactory apart from a 2am incident with someone screaming and banging doors. Not sure if police were called but it lasted for a while. Otherwise ok. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=104918916&PinnedHotelID=104918916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![Rydges Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483100/483016/30552a9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Geelong Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC £89 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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! (1,004 reviews) DIDN'T STAY Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=483016&PinnedHotelID=483016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![Eden Oak Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627044/770daa38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Oak Geelong 20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC £68 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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! (503 reviews) Clean room, pretty environment Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=9627044&PinnedHotelID=9627044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927200/1927122/0090eb33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Resort Torquay 100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £107 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The room was clean and the staff were friendly and very approachable.. the room was well decorated with modern furniture. The only thing I didn't like is that the slight smell inside the room. We enjoyed our stay and we will definutely come back again. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1927122&PinnedHotelID=1927122&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 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) Nice spot Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=7153&PinnedHotelID=7153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) ![The Sands Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72097800/72097761/54f666ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Torquay 2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC £98 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (625 reviews) We enjoyed our stay, my only complaint is the swimming pool on Saturday morning was full of swimming lessons. Only half of one lane was left for hotel customers. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=72097761&PinnedHotelID=72097761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342754) [See all 1,723 properties in Newtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%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=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342754&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%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 Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel. [](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 Balyang Sanctuary or Kardinia Park 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 Balyang Sanctuary and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. [](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. 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