Lorne
Relax and unwind in the seaside town of Lorne, with its Mediterranean feel and charming scenery, attracting visitors for more than a century. Enjoy the mild weather, café culture, shops, boutiques and galleries.
Natural attractions
Visit some of the area's stunning surrounds in the Great Otway National Park. Discover the Erskine Falls cascading into a beautiful fern gully. Stroll along the banks of the Cumberland River or take in the view over Loutit Bay.
Sample the seaside life
Whether you're staying overnight or just passing through, take time out to wander down Lorne's main shopping strip filled with boutique gift stores, cellar, cafés and eating spots. Relax with a latte at a sidewalk café, picnic under the trees on the foreshore or dine on freshly caught seafood at a local restaurant.
Things to do
Qdos Arts is the epicentre of the vibrant arts scene in Lorne. What began as a gallery, cafe and sculpture park to celebrate the visual, performing...
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Immerse yourself in some of Australia's best rainforest scenery in the Otway Ranges amongst tall trees, ancient plant life and lush ferns.
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Milk this main-street burger shop for high-quality classic beachside burgers and chips, breakfast and Seven Seeds coffee. But not a bottle of milk.
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Drive one of the world's most iconic scenic touring routes, the Great Ocean Road, spanning 243 kilometres along the stunning coastline of Victoria.
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6 - 8 September 2013
The annual Festival of Performing Arts - Culture By The Sea is on again this 7-9 September 2012. Immerse yourself in a weekend full of music, circus,...
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Hear the roar of falling droplets pounding into the waters below at spectacular waterfalls and cascades in the Otways and surrounding region.
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