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 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 during your trip to 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

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

P40,518
per traveler
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

P6,962
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
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
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

P94,850
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

P84,536
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
The price is P6,661 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
P6,661
P7,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
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 P5,147 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P5,147
P6,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 Feb 26, 2025

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,335 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
P7,335
P8,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (405 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 Mar 10, 2025

The Sands Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,041 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P7,041
P7,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff were too busy taking amongst themselves whilst assisting us. On each interaction."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P7,823 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P7,823
P8,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (643 reviews)
Beautiful hotel close to beach and shopping
"The whole process, from booking, a special request, checking in and out, was a breeze. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room and view was fantastic. Available car parking is always a bonus, just a shame it’s an extra expense. None the less, I would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

R Hotel Geelong
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is P5,473 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
P5,473
P6,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The only thing we didnt like was extra money for carpark"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 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
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 Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West

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