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

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

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

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

Things to do

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

S$928
per traveller
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

S$154
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

S$2,280
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

S$1,160
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

S$178
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour

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

S$110
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$164 per night from 12 May to 13 May
S$164
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"Like how peaceful the place is."

Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2025

Lara Lodge
The Sands Torquay
The Sands Torquay
4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC
The price is S$160 per night from 11 May to 12 May
S$160
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (428 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Reception needs to be better manned at busy times. Young gentleman on reception was dealing with a group of seven checking in individually, which took a lot of his time and patience which he is to be commended for. He kept control while being asked numerous questions all at once by ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2025

The Sands Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is S$175 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
S$175
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Definitely a resort setup with nice outdoor pool and spa. We only used the indoor heated swimming pool which was very nice. Even had shower/change room there too. They had a cafe onsite with pizzas and a bar. Didn't eat there but the food looked good. Liked that it was just out of main town so quiet. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is S$139 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$139
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
Good stay, again
"Stayed here before for work so had no issue booking again. We enjoyed the bar area for a social drink with friends and the buffet breakfast in the morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, our stay was pretty bloody good. However, we had one issue, I booked parking and arrived to be ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2025

Rydges 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 S$139 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
S$139
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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! (239 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and friendly. Buffet breakfast was so amazing - very worth it! Very clean and location was extremely convenient to walk to the football oval, as well as to parkrun and lots of shops. Parking was safe and secure. Thank you very much, we will stay there again"

Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is S$173 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$173
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (661 reviews)
"Modern spacious and stylish"

Reviewed on 8 Apr, 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 Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk.

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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