Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Serendip Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Serendip Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Lara
Lara Lodge
Great accommodation Quiet and safe
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Check in was very welcoming and efficient. Good undercover parking included and room was great size, clean and very quiet. Close to beach, walking paths and only 1.3 km from restaurants and coffee shops. Great relaxing stay.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Admiralty Inn
Clean neat and tidy room, comfortable bed & great shower! Would recommend and would stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Sands Torquay
Nice hotel but could be cleaner
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Rydges Geelong
Nice motel. Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
We had a lovely stay, the pool was beautiful and warm, we also enjoyed Thai for dinner at the in house restaurant. Great weekend away with our family of 4.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lara
Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Coastal Reserve and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum.
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
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.
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Eastern Beach and Westfield Geelong 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.
