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
You Yangs Regional Park

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
Little Creatures Brewery

Little Creatures Brewery

You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through 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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Serendip Sanctuary

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

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lara Heritage and Historical Museum in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

Things to do

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

S$920
per traveller
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

S$1,191
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

S$2,007
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

S$2,257
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

S$158
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour

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

S$109
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour - Max 11 with Door to Door Pickup
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Top hotels in Lara

Lara Lodge
Lara Lodge
3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC
The price is S$159 per night from 12 May to 13 May
S$159
12 May - 13 May
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 3 Feb, 2025

Lara Lodge
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is S$164 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
S$164
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 28 Apr, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is S$157 per night from 26 May to 27 May
S$157
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Great property to stay but gps takes you to a different location and you are lost."

Reviewed on 24 Apr, 2025

The Sands 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 S$131 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
S$131
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (250 reviews)
"An overnight stay for a family of four. Rooms are new and clean. Great range of options for the buffet breakfast, opt for this! Indoor heated pool also available however did not get to use. Overall a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 29 Apr, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is S$111 per night from 25 May to 26 May
S$111
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"Check in was quick and easy. Room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom needs a little maintenance. The television had been installed on an angle and the owner was unaware so we informed about it . Breakfast was included in our room price but the person that served us was quite unsure and inaccurate ..."

Reviewed on 8 May, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is S$174 per night from 11 May to 12 May
S$174
11 May - 12 May
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! (674 reviews)
"I was expecting a one bedroom but it was more of a studio with a sliding door…. pay more to get more I suppose anyway it was a bed for the night"

Reviewed on 4 May, 2025

Oaks R Suites Geelong
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Other neighbourhoods around Lara

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Avalon

Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kevin Hoffman Walk and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum.

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
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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

Travellers 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

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West

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