Lara

Geelong

Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

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
Little Creatures Brewery

Little Creatures Brewery

You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Little Creatures Brewery

Serendip Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Serendip Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.

Serendip Sanctuary

Kevin Hoffman Walk

Explore the great outdoors at Kevin Hoffman Walk, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Kevin Hoffman Walk

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lara Heritage and Historical Museum during your trip to Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

Things to do

One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

P87,470
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

P51,935
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

P98,403
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

P6,888
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

P7,982
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

P40,018
per traveler
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
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Top hotels in Lara

Lara Lodge
Lara Lodge
3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC
The price is P7,377 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
P7,377
P7,377 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and patios. Popular attractions Serendip Sanctuary and Kevin Hoffman Walk are located ...
Great stay
"Great stay Quiet Lovely Needs a cover over the decked area When wet can be dangerous Steps need a rail No bath mats"

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

Lara Lodge
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is P5,501 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P5,501
P6,051 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious, bed comfortable and room was clean and quiet. Staff were lovely, check in and check out a breeze."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Rydges 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 P5,566 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P5,566
P6,123 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"The Holiday Inn is modern and conveniently located. The only downside is that you have to separately book and pay a second party for parking your car, even though it’s parked underneath the same building."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is P6,977 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P6,977
P7,674 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was fantastic. The 3 bedroom apartment is huge with a great set up and the resort was clean and staff friendly"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P3,961 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
P3,961
P4,357 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Location, cleanliness, staff accommodating, good value for money"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Eden Oak Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong
4 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
The price is P4,996 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
P4,996
P5,496 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
"The included breakfast was a welcome surprise."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
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Other neighbourhoods around Lara

During the Australian International Airshow

Avalon

While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Kevin Hoffman Walk and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Corio
Snagged this beautiful sunset at the you Yang’s at the end of a shoot for a client 😊

Little River

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Little River. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs or You Yangs Regional Park.

Little River
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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.

North Geelong
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Geelong West

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West
When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel. #localgem

East Geelong

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.

East Geelong

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