Lara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Jade Craven
Photo by Jade Craven

Popular places to visit

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The Carousel

4/5(13 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Geelong with a stop at The Carousel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

The Carousel
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You Yangs Regional Park

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at You Yangs Regional Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its casinos.

You Yangs Regional Park
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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
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Kevin Hoffman Walk

5/5(1 review)

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
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Six Ways Bell Park

Explore the great outdoors at Six Ways Bell Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Six Ways Bell Park
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Serendip Sanctuary

5/5(1 review)

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

Activities

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Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

NZ$203
Per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
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Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

NZ$214
Per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
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Bellarine Food and Wine Taste Trail

NZ$203
Per adult
Bellarine Food and Wine Taste Trail
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2 Day Private Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour

NZ$2,844
Per adult
2 Day Private Luxury Great Ocean Road Tour
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Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

NZ$43
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
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Private Tour of The Great Ocean Road. 7 guests Email if 8 or more

NZ$2,790
Per adult
Private Tour of The Great Ocean Road. 7 guests Email if 8 or more
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Our pick of the best Lara Hotel Deals

Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
2.5 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is NZ$149 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$149
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"close to GMHBA stadium"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Admiralty Inn
Lara Lodge
Lara Lodge
3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC
The price is NZ$194 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
NZ$194
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and patios. Popular attractions Serendip Sanctuary and Kevin Hoffman Walk are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"Nice property away from town. Also close enough to head out for dinner and enjoying the local area."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Lara Lodge
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
3 out of 5
69 Curletts Road, Lara, VIC
The price is NZ$178 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
NZ$178
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kevin Hoffman Walk and Six Ways Bell Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
"Great little place. We only stayed for one night but it had everything we needed and was nice, clean and comfortable. The host was lovely also!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Wyndham Resort Torquay
4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC
The price is NZ$204 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$204
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location in Torquay, walking distance to Salty Dog cafe, town and shops. Nice facilities with pool."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Wyndham Resort Torquay
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is NZ$205 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$205
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (452 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

R Hotel Geelong
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is NZ$172 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$172
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent overall experience staff were fantastic great hotel will stay again"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Rydges 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 Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve and Avalon Coastal Reserve.

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 Rippleside Park and Geelong Golf Course.

Geelong West

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