Lara, Avalon & Little River

Lara is a quaint township situated on the outskirts of Geelong on the way to Melbourne, It has attracted much development in the last few years as new residents discover the convenience of living a country lifestyle near the city.

While Little River is possibly one of the smallest of townships around the Geelong area it probably has one of the most famous names of any Victorian city, when it was adopted as the name of a popular band in the early seventies. The towns fame has not have affected the towns country village style and it a great place to stop by on you way to explore the You Yangs.

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Nearby Avalon is home to Jetstar and The Australian International Airshow, which is held every second year and is one of the countries biggest events.

One favorite attraction is the Lara Heritage Festival which is held each year in March. 

Little River is home to the You Yangs and the Earth Sanctuary where endangered native animals are bred.  Earth Sanctuary was also one of the major filming sites for the 2003 Motion Picture "Ned Kelly" staring Heath Ledger and in 2007/8 it is being used for the Stephen Speilberg . Tom Hanks feature about War in the Pacific.

Avalon Airfield is home to the Australian International Airshow which is held every second year, with the next show being held in March 2005.  Avalon has more recently become the local home of Jetstar, Australia's new budget domestic carrier. Around 100 flights a week leave Avalon for destinations such as Sydney and Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Avalon Airfield is also used by major carriers to train flight staff and refurbish jets.

Avalon is also home to a speed bowl which has regular vehicle races.