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.
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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. 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 during your trip to Geelong. While in this walkable 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.
Lara Hotel Deals
Lara Lodge
Great facility, area. Highly recommended
Reviewed on 10 December 2025
Admiralty Inn
Rooms are nice & clean, manager very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Rydges Geelong
Good services
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
The Sands Torquay
All of above
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
The building is quiky but a bit unkept on the outside. The rooms have been remodelled very nicely. However the supplied kettles are a bit tall for the new hand basin.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Super easy to check in and check out? Room was very clean
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lara
Avalon
While Avalon isn't home to many top sights, Serendip Sanctuary and Avalon Coastal Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Norlane
Travelers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit 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.
Lara
- Places of interest
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- Serendip Sanctuary
- Lara Heritage and Historical Museum
- Kevin Hoffman Walk
- Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
- Werribee Open Range Zoo
- Adventure Park Geelong
- Point Impossible Nudist Beach
- Torquay Beach
- Werribee Park Mansion
- GMHBA Stadium
- 13th Beach Golf Links
- Deakin University
- You Yangs Regional Park
- The Carousel
- Geelong Showground
- Portarlington Waterfront
- Kardinia Park
- Werribee Mercy Hospital
- Ocean Grove Beach
- St Leonards Beach
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
- Geelong Botanical Gardens
- Curlewis Golf Club
- Torquay Sands Golf Club
- Geelong Performing Arts Center
- Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
- Westfield Geelong
- Point Cook Coastal Park
- Barwon Heads Golf Club
- Torquay Visitor Information Centre
