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Lorne

Lorne Victoria is one of Victoria's most attractive coastal resort towns.

With its Mediterranean feel and picture-postcard scenery, this beautiful seaside town has been attracting visitors for more than a century. Set between the waters of Loutit Bay and the cool Otway forests, Lorne has a charm that’s hard to surpass. The mild weather superb cafes, unique shops, boutiques and galleries make it one of the Great Ocean Road's most popular holiday destinations.


Main Attractions

Swimming and surfing are the most popular activities here, as well as bushwalking in the Otway Ranges. Teddy's Lookout, in George St, offers panoramic views of the bay. There is a Shipwreck Walk along the beach for people interested in history and exercise. Fresh fish, caught by the local fleet, can be bought from Lorne Fisheries on the pier. For those more interested in the creative arts, visit Qdos Arts, in Allenvale Rd.

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Lorne, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
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Cape Otway Lighthouse, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
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The Historic Lorne Theatre, Lorne, Victoria
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Nearby attractions

Angahook-Lorne SP, north of the town, is a popular inland destination. There are many walking tracks and the park offers rivers, waterfalls, rapids, cliffs and an abundance of native flora. Scenic drives worthwhile taking includes those to the Otway Ranges and along the Great Ocean Rd. At Gentle Annie Berry Gardens, 26km NW, visitors are invited to pick-their-own berries in season (Nov-April).

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Tips for Driving the Great Ocean Road

BeaconResort | 2010-04-21 | Favourite places on the Great Ocean Road | read more

60th Celebrations at Lorne Victoria

Lorne Beach Emma | 2008-11-17 | The drive down along the Great Ocean Road is spectacular and Lorne is a very special place to be. My Mum recently turned the big 60 and thought it would be nice to rent a house down at Lorne for the weekend with the family. | read more

The Great Ocean Road In A Day – Torquay to Cape Otway.

Bells Beach, Torquay, Victoria. george | 2008-09-23 | The legendary Great Ocean Road in Victoria, stretches 285 km’s from Torquay to Warrnambool. You pass seaside tourist towns, long beaches, rough surf, tall cliffs and dense rainforest. This is my account of the day I travelled the Great Ocean Road. | read more

 

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Childrens Play Equipment, Lorne, Victoria
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The Lorne Hotel, Lorne, Victoria
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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Lorne. Retrieved September 03, 2010, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/vic/lorne. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

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The Great Ocean Road, Victoria. This legendary coastal route, starting at Torquay and extending 285km west to Warrnambool, is a journey along a stretch of spectacular coastline via seaside holiday towns, surf beaches, dramatic cliffs, expansive ocean, rainforest and woodlands. more

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60th Celebrations at Lorne Victoria

Lorne Beach Emma | 2008-11-17 | The drive down along the Great Ocean Road is spectacular and Lorne is a very special place to be. My Mum recently turned the big 60 and thought it would be nice to rent a house down at Lorne for the weekend with the family. | read more

The Great Ocean Road In A Day – Torquay to Cape Otway.

Bells Beach, Torquay, Victoria. george | 2008-09-23 | The legendary Great Ocean Road in Victoria, stretches 285 km’s from Torquay to Warrnambool. You pass seaside tourist towns, long beaches, rough surf, tall cliffs and dense rainforest. This is my account of the day I travelled the Great Ocean Road. | read more

Tips for Driving the Great Ocean Road

BeaconResort | 2010-04-21 | Favourite places on the Great Ocean Road | read more

 

 

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