Attractions in Lorne

The trip from Melbourne to Lorne takes two hours by car, a little longer by train from Melbourne’s Spencer Street Station. Either way the Great Ocean Road is one of Victoria’s must see scenic routes.

The township of Lorne nestles in the sheltered Loutit Bay where the rainforest meets the ocean.

The beach, the foreshore, the bustle of Mountjoy Parade in summer, the mist and roar of surf in winter, reflections on the Eskine River as it runs to the sea, all provide a unique setting to share.

Mountjoy Parade is a magnet to pedestrians with its range of cafes, restaurants, pubs and specialty shops on one side and the foreshore on the other. Recent foreshore improvements focus on the leisure activities: swimming, skateboard riding, trampolining, bowls and surfing.

A coffee, a meal or a holiday at Lorne is always a highlight. Ideally leave the car and enjoy the vibrancy of Mountjoy Parade, the main promenade of Lorne. If you are a regular visitor you will rub shoulders with acquaintances and friends. If you a new to Lorne, make new friends or just soak up the atmosphere.

From the township of Lorne, scenic walks are on offer. Walk north to the swing bridge for a coffee and a leisurely paddle boat ride. Walk south to the pier, seafood co-op and restaurant. Those with a more active walk in mind can walk to Erskine falls. This walk will take you past the Lorne Lighthouse as you leave the Kia Ora Caravan Park beside the Erskine River.

A short drive to Allenvale provides a selection of short and longer walks. Explore Henderson Falls, Phantom Falls, Won Wondah Falls, Sheoak Falls and Kalimna Falls or walk along the Saint George River to the ocean. Refreshments at Qdos Art Gallery on the way back to Lorne are in store. Go to www.qdosarts.com for more information.