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.
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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Top hotels in Lara

Lara Lodge

Lara Lodge

3.5 out of 5
325 Forest Road North Lara VIC
The price is £93 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
£93
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
Great checkin Cabin was clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Lara Lodge
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is £88 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£88
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
DIDN'T STAY

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is £69 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£69
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (500 reviews)
Not used

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is £103 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£103
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We did not use the pool, but the area was mice. Our room had a view of the beach, and easy access to the many beach walks along the beautiful coast.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is £80 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£80
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice spot

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Admiralty Inn
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is £99 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
£99
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (620 reviews)
Delightful welcome with detailed explanation of facilities and help with organising a conference room for an hour. We had 2 King Golf rooms, large rooms with lovely balcony and view of golf course, one kangaroo, lots of birds, great bed and adequate bathroom, nice products. Enjoyed Happy hour and ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Sands 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 Kevin Hoffman Walk and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum.

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
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
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

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
The big wheel on the waterfront.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central


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