Lara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

The Carousel

The Carousel

4/5(13 reviews)

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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

Kevin Hoffman Walk

5/5(1 review)

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

Activities

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road

NZ$1,185
per traveller
Private Day Tour at The Great Ocean Road
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

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

NZ$2,586
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

NZ$1,538
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

NZ$2,909
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

NZ$204
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

NZ$236
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
See all activities in Geelong

Our pick of the best Lara Hotel Deals

Lara Lodge
Lara Lodge
3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC
The price is NZ$213 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$213
4 July - 5 July
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
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is NZ$167 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$167
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious, bed comfortable and room was clean and quiet. Staff were lovely, check in and check out a breeze."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 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 NZ$178 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$178
27 July - 28 July
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! (266 reviews)
"The Holiday Inn is modern and conveniently located. The only downside is that you have to separately book and pay a second party for parking your car, even though it’s parked underneath the same building."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 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 NZ$224 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$224
20 July - 21 July
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 12 Jun. 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is NZ$137 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$137
29 June - 30 June
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)
"Price was very cheap which worried me but the quality was very high. Clean rooms, good wifi, good bed and home cooked eggs and bacon breakfast was perfect. Thank you. We will stay here again."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Admiralty Inn
Eden Oak Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong
4 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
The price is NZ$158 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$158
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
"Excellent friendly staff who welcomed us and prepared a meal even though we were late."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Eden Oak 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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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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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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