Lara, Administrative division and coastal town in Victoria, Australia
Lara stretches along Hovell Creek, positioned 50 kilometers southwest of Melbourne and 15 kilometers from the central district of Geelong.
The region transformed from agricultural lands into a residential community following the establishment of transportation links between Melbourne and Geelong.
The You Yangs Regional Park north of Lara presents walking paths and recreational spaces where residents participate in outdoor activities throughout the year.
The town maintains direct train connections to Melbourne and Geelong, while Avalon Airport provides domestic flight services within a 10-kilometer radius.
Serendip Sanctuary houses numerous Australian native animals, including kangaroos, emus, and various bird species in their natural environment.
Location: City of Greater Geelong
GPS coordinates: -38.02353,144.40883
Latest update: June 5, 2025 09:31
Gordon TAFE
14.5 km
The Geelong College
15.5 km
HM Prison Geelong
15 km
Eastern Beach
14.1 km
Waterfront Geelong
14 km
Serendip Sanctuary
2.1 km
Geelong Art Gallery
14.5 km
Geelong Botanic Gardens
14.3 km
Geelong City Hall
14.5 km
Geelong Heritage Centre
14.2 km
Geelong Performing Arts Centre
14.5 km
Johnstone Park
14.5 km
Osborne House
11.6 km
Geelong Customs House
14.1 km
Lewis Bandt Bridge
15.1 km
Elcho Park
4.4 km
Geelong Post Office building
14.6 km
Ford Motor Company Complex, Geelong
9.8 km
St. John the Baptist Macedonian Orthodox Church, Geelong
11.9 km
St Mary's Hall
15 km
Rippleside Park
12.4 km
Austin Hall and terrace complex
15.6 km
Hume and Hovell Monument
1.7 km
Fyansford Hotel
15.8 km
St John's Lutheran church, Geelong
15.1 km
Lunan House
12.6 km
Reformed Church of Geelong
14.7 km
Batesford Bridge
13.6 kmReviews
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