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

Explore the great outdoors at You Yangs Regional Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside 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

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

P39,929
per traveler
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

P7,330
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

P6,962
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

P50,648
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

P94,851
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

P84,537
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,748 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
P6,748
P7,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
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 Feb 3, 2025

Lara Lodge
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
3 out of 5
69 Curletts Road, Lara, VIC
The price is P5,214 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
P5,214
P6,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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! (112 reviews)
Lovely place
"Great overnight stay Would have been nice to stay longer"

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,433 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
P7,433
P8,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
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! (375 reviews)
"Friendly greeting by reception. Room was nice, big and comfy bed, large smart TV easy to connect to streaming services, air conditioning was great, room ambience was very pleasant. Did not have time to use other facilities. Overall highly recommend"

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025

The Sands Torquay
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P7,264 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
P7,264
P7,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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! (612 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great location,close to beach and waterfront and near the main shopping centre. The room was excellent with all facilities and very clean,we had a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025

R Hotel Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,132 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
P7,132
P7,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice place for Beach
"Great staff. Excellent food!"

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is P5,969 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P5,969
P6,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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)
"Nice room for our family of 4, however the bathroom was a bit outdated. There was a good buffet breakfast and the pool was adequate. 24/7 Reception was good as we had a very early checkout. The size of the room was bigger than usual."

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025

Rydges Geelong
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Other neighbourhoods around Lara

During the Australian International Airshow

Avalon

While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk 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
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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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 Rippleside Park and Geelong Golf Course.

Geelong West

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