Lara
Geelong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Things to do
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Lara Hotel Deals
Lara Lodge
Great facility, area. Highly recommended
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Rydges Geelong
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
The Sands Torquay
I loved my stay at The Sands! The rooms are huge, luxurious and calm with the most comfortable bed. Rooms have everything that you need, including all necessary appliances and beautiful Eleven shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion supplied. The location is superb as the beach is literally ...
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
The breakfast was wonderful, the pool lovely and the staff friendly. Such great value in a beautiful quiet setting
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff were so nice, the rooms were clean and the bathroom was huge
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Good location, clean room
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lara
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
