Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo & koala tour
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 room
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Sands Torquay
2nd or 3rd time staying at The Sands. Rooms are spacious, clean and all the apps on tv(not that you need). The shower is huge but water pressure average. I came back from the beach with so much sand I asked for a sponge to sweep it up in the shower “don’t be silly, housekeeping will take care of ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Rydges Geelong
Wish I wasn’t on the first floor like to be high up
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Eden Oak Geelong
The property rooms were comfortable, facilites ok an dinner menu lovelly thai food. We were disappointed in having to pay a 10% tarrif in the weekend on food an drinks. Great selection at breakfast i was pleasantly surprised it included a cooked breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 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.
