Lara Travel Guide

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

Top hotels in Lara

Lara Lodge
Lara Lodge
3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC
The price is ₹10,058 per night from 6 May to 7 May
₹10,058
₹10,873 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and patios. Popular attractions Serendip Sanctuary and Kevin Hoffman Walk are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (88 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 ₹9,216 per night from 22 May to 23 May
₹9,216
₹10,240 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (442 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
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is ₹10,508 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹10,508
₹11,559 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a nice stay, spacious room of spaces, very comfortable beds, bath, washing machine and dryer, breakfast was really good, kids enjoyed the outdoor pool, game/play area. Negative: limited eating options onsite, supermarket and restaurants are 5 mins drive. Indoor pool(1.7 m deep) is too deep ..."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Wyndham Resort 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 ₹8,099 per night from 2 May to 3 May
₹8,099
₹8,908 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is ₹7,900 per night from 18 May to 19 May
₹7,900
₹8,690 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"A very convenient place to stay in Geelong. Lovely in-house dining and nice pool area. Staff were friendly and the place was well maintained. The parking is an extra charge so plan for this when booking. However there is plenty of on-street parking on weekends."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Rydges Geelong
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Oaks R Suites Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ₹10,384 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
₹10,384
₹11,422 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (669 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were of a substantial size with plenty of space. Very comfortable bed and good balcony view. Great sized bathroom that was clean."

Reviewed on 23 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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