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.
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.
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 relaxing 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.
Things to do
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Lara Hotel Deals
Lara Lodge
Clean, convenient, the owners were helpful and warm, facilities were very comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Rydges Geelong
Receptionist (female) was quite rude. No face washers available. Restaurant closed on a Sunday. Will not be back
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Admiralty Inn
Nice and cosy
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
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
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Where do I start. The mould on the bathroom ceiling, the shower water ends up pooling on the bathroom floor (water hits the shower screen and drains into the tiled hob and this overflows onto the floor), the tv turned on both mornings at 7am waking us up, there were crumbs all over one of the couches ...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious.Stafcourteous
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lara
Avalon
While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk 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 The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center.
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.
