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Wildlife Wetlands Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara.
Wildlife Wetlands Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara.
Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

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Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

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
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Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust

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
Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima

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
Walkway around the 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

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

Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

￥20,370
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

￥45,806
per adult
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

￥44,189
per adult
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

￥258,667
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

￥153,584
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Picture 3 for Activity Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road

Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

￥9,053
per adult
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
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Lara Hotel Deals

Lara Lodge

Lara Lodge

3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North Lara VIC
The price is ￥21,960 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
￥21,960
￥21,960 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and patios. Popular attractions Serendip Sanctuary and Kevin Hoffman Walk are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Clean, convenient, the owners were helpful and warm, facilities were very comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Lara Lodge
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is ￥17,788 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥17,788
￥19,567 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,008 reviews)
Comfortable nights stay before early departure for ferry to Tasmania.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is ￥14,773 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
￥14,773
￥16,250 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice and cosy

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Admiralty Inn
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is ￥13,968 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
￥13,968
￥15,396 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
All good… room could do with a little more lighting and USB charge ports would be nice. Overall very nice. Breakfast was magnificent.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is ￥21,716 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
￥21,716
￥23,888 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
Amenities

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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 ￥16,270 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
￥16,270
￥17,897 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious.Stafcourteous

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
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Other neighborhoods 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
Eastern Beach and Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.

Corio
The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.

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 The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center.

Geelong West
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Waterfront Precinct

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

Waterfront Precinct
The big wheel on the waterfront.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central

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