Lara
Geelong
Popular places to visit
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.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant 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.
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.
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 relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Lara
Lara Lodge
Clean, convenient, the owners were helpful and warm, facilities were very comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Rydges Geelong
Couldn't fault the staff, cleanliness or amenities. For the price, it's a great value option. The parking charge is too steep but it's possible to free-park on the street only a few hundred metres away.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Location to local sites within walking distance . Rooms small & no comfortable chair. Lots of steps & no lift . Staff helpful. Limited parking near rooms . Pool small . Noisy outside doors to carpark made room shake
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Ez check-in, clean rooms, towels and sheets. ez check-in and check-out. Good value for money. Nice stay.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Room was tidy but there were heaps of marks on walls and view out window was of pile of cut branches
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Sands Torquay
Very good room. Worth paying extra for golf course view otherwise you look over the car park.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
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, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure 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.
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