Lara

Geelong

Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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

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

Things to do

Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula

￥42,183
per adult
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

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

￥221,099
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

￥131,277
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

￥261,827
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road

Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road

￥7,661
per adult
Torquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson on the Great Ocean Road
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

￥14,061
per adult
Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour
See all activities in Geelong

Lara Hotel Deals

Lara Lodge

Lara Lodge

3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC
The price is ￥17,685 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥17,685
￥17,685 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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
The price is ￥15,566 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥15,566
￥17,123 total
Aug 31 - Sep 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Well maintained good and convenient place to stay"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥11,344 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
￥11,344
￥12,478 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very comfortable and well priced"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥14,841 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
￥14,841
￥16,325 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (296 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay room was new and fresh just like the entire hotel only about two years since renovations staff cleanliness was excellent and location walking distance to Geelong CBD would stay their again"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is ￥18,882 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
￥18,882
￥20,770 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Happy with the staff service ."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥18,140 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥18,140
￥19,954 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,447 reviews)
"A great place to stay in the heart of Geelong. Everything close by, the rooms are high and comfortable and offer everything you could need when traveling for a lengthy time including a washing machine."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
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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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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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