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
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
Walking distance from the South Geelong train station, the Little Creatures Brewery is a fun place to spend the day. It's like the Willy Wonka factory for beer lovers! White Rabbit is also on the premises. #SMDdoesOZ #Geelong #Australia

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 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 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

Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

￥134,290
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

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

￥226,173
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
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3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

￥254,445
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour

Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour - Max 11 with Door to Door Pickup

￥10,015
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour - Max 11 with Door to Door Pickup
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

￥13,665
per adult
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour
1953 Chevy Belair

Great Ocean Road Tour using Classic 53 Chevy Belair

￥94,239
per traveler
Great Ocean Road Tour using Classic 53 Chevy Belair
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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 ￥18,480 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
￥18,480
￥18,480 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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 ￥14,061 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥14,061
￥15,467 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good, simple, clean and convenient"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Rydges Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is ￥17,832 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
￥17,832
￥19,615 total
Jun 18 - Jun 19
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was fantastic. The 3 bedroom apartment is huge with a great set up and the resort was clean and staff friendly"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥11,250 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
￥11,250
￥12,375 total
Jun 18 - Jun 19
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Location, cleanliness, staff accommodating, good value for money"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥17,057 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
￥17,057
￥18,763 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (692 reviews)
"Centrally located, great front desk"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Oaks R Suites Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥14,143 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
￥14,143
￥15,557 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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! (262 reviews)
"The holiday in is a great place to stay, very comfortable with friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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
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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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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
When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel. #localgem

East Geelong

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.

East Geelong

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