Lara Travel Guide

Geelong

Wildlife Wetlands Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara.
Wildlife Wetlands Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara.
Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

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Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

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.

Serendip Sanctuary
You Yangs Regional Park

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
The Carousel

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.

The Carousel
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

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.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
Little Creatures Brewery

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

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.

Lara Heritage and Historical Museum

Things to do

Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Rp2.125.571
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

Rp2.462.963
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Rp4.611.026
per adult
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

Rp30.365.296
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Rp16.026.128
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

Rp609.091
per adult
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
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Top hotels in Lara

Lara Lodge

Lara Lodge

3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North Lara VIC
The price is Rp2.249.281 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
Rp2.249.281
Rp2.249.281 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and patios. Popular attractions Serendip Sanctuary and Kevin Hoffman Walk are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Great facility, area. Highly recommended

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Lara Lodge
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.490.186 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.490.186
Rp1.639.205 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Room was comfortable.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Admiralty Inn
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is Rp2.016.405 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
Rp2.016.405
Rp2.218.090 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Good services

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Rydges Geelong
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is Rp2.291.118 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp2.291.118
Rp2.520.207 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
All of above

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

The Sands Torquay
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.470.711 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp1.470.711
Rp1.617.782 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
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 Jan 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is Rp2.175.233 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp2.175.233
Rp2.392.756 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good location, clean room

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
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Other neighbourhoods around Lara

During the Australian International Airshow

Avalon

Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Serendip Sanctuary and Avalon Coastal Reserve.

Avalon
Eastern Beach and Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

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.

Corio
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Norlane

Travellers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Norlane
The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.

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 Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West
Beautiful spot to photograph the sunset. #weekendGetaway

Waterfront Precinct

If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront Precinct

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