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 through 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 walkable 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 in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

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

Things to do

Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

€836
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

€1,565
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

€1,395
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour

Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour - Max 11 with Door to Door Pickup

€71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour - Max 11 with Door to Door Pickup
wild kangaroo

Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo & koala tour

€59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo & koala tour
Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road

Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road

€48
per adult
Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on 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 €116 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€116
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
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 3 Feb 2025

Lara Lodge
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
3 out of 5
69 Curletts Road, Lara, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is €99 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€99
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kevin Hoffman Walk and Six Ways Bell Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Relaxing and restorative
"We did not know exactly what to expect when we booked our one night at this little gem. It was just the perfect place to arrive to after our travels throughout Victoria and NSW. It was peaceful and welcoming. Janita was a wonderful no fuss host. She took time to give excellent suggestions for our ..."

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is €130 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€130
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (406 reviews)
"We enjoyed our long weekend at The Sands. We stayed in a family room on the ground floor, golf course side. Having two inter connecting rooms was spacious and gave the kids their own bathroom. We enjoyed the facilities, including the pool and tennis courts. We also walked to the beach for a swim. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

The Sands Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is €125 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€125
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good fun for the family in Victoria. Nice for a short stay. Does need heating in the outdoor pool….. just a bit!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is €133 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€133
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (648 reviews)
"The room's ensuite wasnt cleaned on arrival however the staff were wonderful and the location was perfect. Walkbale distance to shopping center, beach, restaurants, pubs ans bars!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

R Hotel Geelong
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is €98 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€98
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was good, the room was clean and quiet overnight"

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Rydges Geelong
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Other neighbourhoods around Lara

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Avalon

Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Coastal Reserve and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum.

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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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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Norlane

Travellers 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

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West

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