Title: Visit Lara: Best of Lara, Geelong Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Lara](https://expedia.ca/Lara-Geelong-Hotels.0-n6354006-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lara Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lara.d6354006.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lara Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Lara.d6354006.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lara ## 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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354006/1d5913d7-c14b-43f1-9f01-db98744ec52d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wildlife Wetlands Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354006/1d5913d7-c14b-43f1-9f01-db98744ec52d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354006/b1a591f2-5f66-45e8-8fbf-2a618878ad26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lara Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Geelong travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Geelong.dx6123247) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354006/b1a591f2-5f66-45e8-8fbf-2a618878ad26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Serendip-Sanctuary-Geelong.d553248621562247925.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159176/7e0ae06c-c0ef-44f1-8c2e-7ccd69195d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Spirit-Of-Tasmania-Ferry-Terminal-North-Geelong.d6159176.Vacation-Attraction) ![Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342762/e273ab60-f0c3-495d-b1e9-d17d71583c32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/You-Yangs-Regional-Park-Geelong.d553248621592934311.Vacation-Attraction) ![Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562247920/88763995-1e16-4efd-8e43-f75285289125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Carousel-Geelong.d553248621562247920.Vacation-Attraction) ![Walkway around the swimming enclosure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/abe2c1e9-61db-46ce-834b-8d90fadebcb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 relaxing area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Beach-Swimming-Enclosure-Victoria.d553248621526969295.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Lara-Heritage-And-Historical-Museum-Lara.d553248621562247924.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Geelong Waterfront ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1050228/6e95edad-a07a-4f89-a255-203ee9920dc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise CA $181 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/around-the-bay-sightseeing-and-bay-cruise.a1050228.activity-details) ![Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1050226/aa5a8114-a8e3-4308-93a2-1067a70bcc6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail CA $210 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/around-the-bay-food-and-wine-taste-trail.a1050226.activity-details) ![One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270402/d78d80b8-59c8-4383-807d-200e1b9babc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road CA $2,299 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-melbourne-to-adelaide-tour-including-the-great-ocean-road.a45270402.activity-details) ![GRAMPIANS N.P.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45282903/9e9e4bab-f041-46ae-abdd-b51779229122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne CA $2,586 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-day-great-ocean-road-and-grampians-tour-from-melbourne.a45282903.activity-details) ![Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3845267/7e940f7b-4c89-4454-bde6-828d177ac2c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula CA $393 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/balloon-rides-in-geelong-and-bellarine-peninsula.a3845267.activity-details) ![Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45282997/ec0e8215-bdce-42dd-abc4-0b4ffe0dab74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne CA $1,365 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/overnight-great-ocean-road-tour-from-melbourne.a45282997.activity-details) [See all activities in Geelong](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Geelong.d6123247.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Lara Hotel Deals ![Lara Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18250000/18240900/18240818/2234dcf0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lara Lodge 325 Forest Road North Lara VIC CA $185 CA $185 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and patios. Popular attractions Serendip Sanctuary and Kevin Hoffman Walk are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews) Clean, convenient, the owners were helpful and warm, facilities were very comfortable. Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=18240818&PinnedHotelID=18240818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354006) ![Rydges Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483100/483016/abd9965e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Geelong Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC CA $156 CA $172 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Couldn't fault the staff, cleanliness or amenities. For the price, it's a great value option. The parking charge is too steep but it's possible to free-park on the street only a few hundred metres away. Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=483016&PinnedHotelID=483016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354006) ![Eden Oak Geelong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627044/a08d6b31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Oak Geelong 20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC CA $124 CA $137 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews) Location to local sites within walking distance . Rooms small & no comfortable chair. Lots of steps & no lift . Staff helpful. Limited parking near rooms . Pool small . Noisy outside doors to carpark made room shake Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=9627044&PinnedHotelID=9627044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354006) ![Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88610000/88609300/88609256/1b1cf284_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG 40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC CA $144 CA $159 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews) Nice room choice of pillows on the bed was a great idea. Clean and convenient location Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=88609256&PinnedHotelID=88609256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354006) ![Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927200/1927122/b1056fa9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Resort Torquay 100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC CA $195 CA $215 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Room was tidy but there were heaps of marks on walls and view out window was of pile of cut branches Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=1927122&PinnedHotelID=1927122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354006) ![The Sands Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72097800/72097761/2e7b5e53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Torquay 2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC CA $184 CA $205 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews) Good size room, poor outlook, clean, good check in. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Avalon.dx553248634384071390) ![Eastern Beach and Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337215/4c9ea4c6-7b32-48fa-9034-a008aa10f809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Corio.dx6337215) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384076962/b5a2f39d-b1f4-4f65-948a-33dc8d2fe3a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Waterfront-Precinct.dx961019634704912384) ![The big wheel on the waterfront.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123247/77602ec5-38ce-4a68-9cb6-10f8ffbb1752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Geelong Central If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Geelong-Geelong-Central.dx961019748433620992) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Lara ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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