the suburb, also running through Belmont and Grovedale, and Route 43 serves the northern area, also running through Newtown. Trams used to operate through the outskirts of Highton, until 1956 when Geelong trams were replaced with buses. Notable people Notable people from or who have lived in Highton include: Greg Stewart, an Australian triathlon and duathlon champion. See also The Hermitage had a campus in Highton from 1960 to 1976 and then amalgamated with Geelong Grammar School. References External links Highton - City of Greater Geelong Suburbs of Geelong