Lara

Geelong

Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

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.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

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

Things to do

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

P40,627
per traveler
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

P6,957
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

P99,721
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

P84,209
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

P52,631
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

P8,061
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
See all activities in Geelong

Top hotels in Lara

Lara Lodge

Lara Lodge

3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC
The price is P7,462 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P7,462
P7,462 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,737 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P5,737
P6,311 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It was a very convenient location for my purposes and easy to locate. I’ve stayed there several times and each time has been very good."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P4,006 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P4,006
P4,407 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very comfortable and well priced"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is P7,378 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P7,378
P8,116 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Located a few mins drive from the centre of town and opposite the beach, the hotel is in a great location. Beds were comfy and the shower had good pressure. Staff were friendly and attentive."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is P5,257 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
P5,257
P5,783 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (291 reviews)
"Good clean property, fairly central. Would be happy to return."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
The price is P7,088 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P7,088
P7,797 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,444 reviews)
"Apartments in excellent location close to everything."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
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Other neighbourhoods around Lara

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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
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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

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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