Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Lara
Lara Lodge
Great accommodation Quiet and safe
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Room was clean and tidy
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Admiralty Inn
Clean neat and tidy room, comfortable bed & great shower! Would recommend and would stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
The Sands Torquay
Nice hotel but could be cleaner
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Rydges Geelong
Nice motel. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff great, room clean, will stay again
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lara
Avalon
While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk are some notable places to visit nearby.
Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.
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.
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.
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.
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach and Westfield Geelong are top sights worth seeing.
