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 through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Little Creatures Brewery
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit 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 relaxing 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

Things to do

Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

HK$7,313
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

HK$13,856
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

HK$12,316
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

HK$5,645
per traveller
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

HK$968
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

HK$1,122
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
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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 HK$942 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
HK$942
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (90 reviews)
Worth the stay
"Great accommodation Quiet and safe"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Lara Lodge
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
The price is HK$589 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
HK$589
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is HK$1,053 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
HK$1,053
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was pretty dirty, had coffee all over the floor and blacks hairs all throughout the bath. Lots of broken gates to pool/spa and some ammenities. Would stay again purely for convenience of the location not the resort itself."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$571 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
HK$571
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice place for a stop over for the night good dinner options abit quite over all good for the prices"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Admiralty Inn
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is HK$1,019 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
HK$1,019
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (727 reviews)
"Big, comfortable room overlooking the water. Big balcony. The kitchenette had a full size oven, two-burner stove and half-size dishwasher, making it an ideal place for longer stays. The kitchen could be better equipped. The knives were completely blunt (almost unusable), and there were no cloths ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Oaks R Suites Geelong
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is HK$737 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
HK$737
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We have stayed here on many occasions. Good location but despite having some small upgrades is starting to show its age. The staff are always friendly and are able to assist. The bathrooms are clean but small and the towels are too small and need repalcing. The last time we had a noise issue with ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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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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
Geelong which includes rides

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach and Westfield Geelong are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront Precinct

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