Lara
Geelong
Popular places to visit
Serendip Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Serendip Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Private Shore Tour: Bellarine Peninsula Wine Experience
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Lara
Lara Lodge
Great checkin Cabin was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Rydges Geelong
The room was clean and spacious. The only gripe was the air conditioning. It wouldn't go lower than 19 degrees and the room felt so stuffy and humid. Wehad a very restless night and our babies couldnt settle.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Lovely spot, spacious architectural purpose built design in 1985. A time piece in a different part of Geelong. Good for young families. Lovely Thai food. Reasonably quiet.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
The pool area was amazing. Rooms were clean and tidy. Ocean view room very noisy with road traffic. I would select a pool view room next time.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Admiralty Inn
Spider webs hanging from ceiling and lamps. Carpet was grossly stained as well as the sofa. We just did not like to walk without shoes on this carpet and sit on the sofa.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
The Sands Torquay
Great location, very friendly staff
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lara
Avalon
While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Beckley Park International Raceway and Avalon Coastal Reserve 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.
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, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
