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THE NATURAL WONDER OF BUSH, BEACH AND WATERFALLS
Set between the sparkling waters of Loutit Bay and the majesty of the Otway National Park, Lorne is a spectacular and refreshing place, where the bush meets the beach.
An ideal spot to stop and enjoy on the journey, offering a great range of places to eat and drink, quality accommodation, unique specialty retail and attractions and all the magnificence that is the Otway National Park stretching beyond.
During the whale watching season (from May to September), Lorne is prime spot to capture a glimpse of these amazing sea creatures showing off.
WATERFALLS
With more than 10 waterfalls within 10 kilometres of Lorne, there are plenty of amazing natural wonders to discover.
Waterfalls include Erskine Falls, Henderson Falls, Phantom Falls, Upper and Lower Kalimna Falls, Sheoak Falls with Swallow Cave and the Cora Lynn Cascades. For the endless waterfall chasers, there are beautiful cascades all around the region to explore, so get chasing with our waterfalls guide.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Lorne's newest attraction is the Great Ocean Road Heritage Centre, located within the Lorne Visitor Information Centre. The displays and exhibits tell the full historical story of the Great Ocean Road - the story unknown by many - which will make your visit to the region even more rich.
TEDDY'S LOOKOUT
With views of Bass Straight and the Great Ocean Road, Teddy's Lookout is a view not to be missed. And around the corner, you will find stunning waterfalls like the mesmerising Erskine Falls.
ART & CULTURE
If the arts is your thing, you'll feel quite at home with Lorne, which boasts a spirited arts community. Lorne is home to the long celebrated Falls Music Festival and Lorne Festival of The Performing Arts. Pop into Qdos Arts to check out constantly changing exhibits and outdoor sculpture park, or visit in March for the Lorne Sculpture Biennale, when up to 40 works are exhibited along the foreshore.
PICNIC & BBQ AREAS
BLANKET LEAF – Erskine Falls Road
Toilets, wood BBQ's, picnic tables and information board.
SHEOAK PICNIC AREA – Allenvale Road
Toilets, free gas BBQ's under shelter, picnic tables and information.
LORNE FORESHORE
Toilets, free gas BBQ's under shelter and picnic tables.
NORTH LORNE – Great Ocean Road North
Toilets, free gas BBQ's under shelter and picnic table.
SCOTCHMANS HILL (the point)
Toilets, free gas BBQ's and picnic tables.
SHELLY BEACH – Great Ocean Road South
Picnic table, toilet block and free gas BBQ's, (in the carpark between the Pier and Shelly beach).
Where To Stay
Cumberland Lorne
Cumberland Lorne is located in the heart of the vibrant seaside town of Lorne on the spectacular Great Ocean Road in Victoria, one hour and 15 minutes from Avalon International...
Serendipity
Inspired contemporary architecture, an abundance of natural materials and ocean views that will simply take your breath away.
dlux + escape @ 83 Great Ocean Road Apartments Lorne
dlux + escape @ 83 Great Ocean Road Apartments offers a stunning location and views, in an enviable position on the Great Ocean Road overlooking Loutitt Bay and beach.
Phoenix Apartments
Phoenix Apartments offer four self contained luxury apartments just minutes to the beach and village with boutiques and eateries in Lorne.
Holiday Great Ocean Road
Holiday Great Ocean Road are multi-award winning leaders in Holiday Rental Management along the Great Ocean Road, providing a specialised property management and accommodation booking service.
ELUX Accommodation
Nurturing both luxurious holiday homes and discerning guests, we introduce ELUX accommodation to you as your Luxury Accommodation Great Ocean Road concierge.
What To See and Do
Great Ocean Road Story
Experience The Great Ocean Road Story: Building Australia's Most Famous Road. This purpose built permanent exhibition in the newly constructed Great Ocean Road Heritage Centre is located in the Lorne...
Great Otway National Park
The Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay through to Princetown and up through the Otways hinterland towards Colac.
Endota Day Spa Lorne
Endota Spa takes up two tempting resort spa locations in Lorne. The first, at the Cumberland Resort, is a four treatment room spa with a double room for couples treatments.
In the Skies Art & Music
Browse the shelves of In the Skies Art & Music for carefully curated pieces featuring local artists, or a selection of old and new vinyl.
12 Apostles & Great Ocean Road Day Trip with Lorne Tours
Daily from 7- 5pm from $149 each
Lorne Sea Baths
The Lorne Sea Baths precinct, built adjacent to the sea baths from 1930 and the Fun Parlor, provides modern recreation, wellness and fitness experiences for everyone.
What's On
Around the region
Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo
Catering to cyclists of all abilities Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is held on fully closed roads in one of the most...
Annual-
24 Oct 2021
06:00 - 16:00
Lorne Sculpture Biennale
The Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) is a vibrant festival celebrating the best of Australian and international sculpture.
Biennial-
30 Oct 2021
Eat and Drink
Great Ocean Road Bakery
Great Ocean Road Bakery is the perfect stop for an early breakfast or lunch with their freshly made sandwiches and salad rolls ready to go.
Coda Lorne
Coda Lorne is located at the Lorne Hotel. Set on the third level of the hotel, you will find both amazing views of the Great Ocean Road and Lorne streetscape...
MoVida Lorne
MoVida Lorne is a Spanish tapas restaurant located in the heart of Lorne on the Great Ocean Road.
HAH Lornebeach
HAH Lornebeach Located right on the Lorne beach on the Great Ocean Road, Lorne's newest and healthiest alternative for the relaxed or active lifestyle is HAH Lornebeach cafe.
Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar
Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar is an original casual dining experience centred on a modern Australian adaptation of hawker-style funky Asian street food.
Ipsos Restaurant & Bar
Alex and Dominic Talimanidis grew up on the kitchen floor of this restaurant when the premises was operated as Kostas Taverna by the Talimanidis family from 1976 until 2003.
