Lara

Geelong

Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

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

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

Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

P53,492
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

P16,378
per adult
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

P101,353
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

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

P90,091
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

P41,292
per traveler
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

P7,095
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
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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 P7,608 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P7,608
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
The price is P4,637 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P4,637
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (414 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,781 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
P7,781
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The room was pretty dirty, had coffee all over the floor and blacks hairs all throughout the bath. Lots of broken gates to pool/spa and some ammenities. Would stay again purely for convenience of the location not the resort itself."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P4,240 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P4,240
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The Property is close to the Gull bus depot & Kadinya Park"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P7,563 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P7,563
per night
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (722 reviews)
"Really good! Great service, nice area, happy with everything. The internals lf the place are perfect, free tea, coffee and cleaning stuff. Just excellent."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Oaks R Suites 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 P5,913 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
P5,913
per night
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (316 reviews)
"It was new, quite nice"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Lara

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Avalon

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

Avalon
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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
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Norlane

Travelers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Norlane
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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
Geelong featuring rides

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach and Westfield Geelong are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront Precinct

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