Lorne is the most popular coastal resort along the Great Ocean Road. It has a beautiful patrolled surf beach on Loutit Bay, mild weather and a Mediterranean atmosphere. There are sidewalk cafes, galleries, shops and boutiques, a golf course, jetty and a boat ramp. The Foreshore Reserve is a recreation area with a pool, BBQ facilities and paddleboats for hire. Stroll along the Shipwreck Walk and see the series of plaques which denote the shipwrecks which have occurred along the coast Visit the Lorne Historical Museum and QDOS Contemporary Art Gallery. Many tours can be booked from Lorne, to show you the Great Ocean Road or the National Parks.
A short drive from town are the beautiful Erskine Falls where a large festival is held every New Year. In the hills behind Lorne is Teddy Lookout, with spectacular views of the countryside. The Angahook-Lorne State Park has many walking trails leading past waterfalls, fern gullies and many species of native birds and animals. There are bush camping locations in the park. Book your accommodation early for a Lorne holiday at peak season or you might miss out. The choices are hotels, motels, guesthouses, holiday apartments, cottages, cabins or caravan park.
Activities Have a beach holiday at Lorne and explore the Great Ocean Road and the National Parks. Go swimming, surfing, fishing, bushwalking, scenic drives.
