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Lorne stories & guides

Words from people who spend their time exploring this stretch of the Great Ocean Road.

4 SPRING ACTIVITIES TO CLEAR THE WINTER BLUES

The Great Ocean Road is a magnificent destination at any time of the year but, if you want to clear the winter blues, here are four activities you can do on your spring holiday!

5 ROMANTIC REASONS TO SPEND VALENTINES DAY ON THE COAST

The Great Ocean Road region is one of the most romantic places on earth with it's ocean, waterfalls, rainforests and hinterland and local businesses are sharing the love this Valentine's Day with special deals and offers.

A LONG WEEKEND IN LORNE

Lorne is a beautiful place and the perfect location to spend time with family over a long weekend.

5 WAYS TO JOIN OUR 100TH BIRTHDAY BASH

September 2019 marks 100 years since the construction of the Great Ocean Road. Make a weekend of it and join in the celebrations through art, film and story telling.

7 DAYS ON THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD - PART 1

The landscape between Melbourne and Warrnambool takes in so much natural diversity, plus lots of attractions that portray stories of maritime days gone by.

Live Wire Park

Australia's first and only outdoor adventure park completely powered by nature is now open!

DINING OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY IN LORNE

When you have the family in tow, you don't have time to look up restaurant reviews for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. Here's a quick guide to dining with the family in Lorne.

FIND YOUR FLAVOR IN THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD REGION

Everyone dines a little differently. From white hat restaurants to funky burger joints - the cafes and restaurants across our region cater for every visitor. Not to mention the stores full of local produce and beverages for you to take home!

SWEET AND DELICIOUS...WHERE TO PICK YOUR OWN BERRIES

The Great Ocean Road is home to rich fertile lands and with that comes big juicy berries, full of that sweet delicious flavour. If you visiting in spring, get ready for some good old-fashioned berry picking!

Getting Here

Plan your next getaway to Lorne. Located within reach from Melbourne, getting here by car, bus, train or plane is easy. View our detailed directions on how to get to Lorne.

Lorne Adventures

Find the latest and greatest information on Lorne accommodation, activities, events and attractions. Start here for your next journey to Lorne!

Q & A WITH ELLA BOURNE

She now lives in LA, but model and actress Ella Bourne is a 'Great Ocean Road girl' through and through. She shares some local spots that are close to her heart.

Shopping & Dining

Discover the best restaurants & designer shops in Lorne. You can shop until you drop, before diving into Lorne’s illustrious food culture and be blown away by the best local seafood and produce.

Soak up the culture

Soak up the culture & experience Lorne's thriving art scene. With theatres, cinemas, art galleries & events like the Sculpture Biennale, it's a pleasure celebrating visual, performing & gourmet arts.

Walks and Waterfalls

Come experience the natural beauty of Lorne's walks & waterfalls, including Teddy's Lookout, St Georges River Walk, Cumberland and Erskine Falls. Fall in love with the great outdoors all year-round.

Weddings and Events

Hold your next event in Lorne. With white beaches, rolling waves and a variety of beautiful venues to choose from, Lorne is the ultimate setting for a beach wedding or event. Book your venue today.

WHY I'LL NEVER SEE THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD THE SAME WAY AGAIN

In 2018, Elizabeth Lim from Singapore won a competition sponsored by IMG, Visit Victoria and Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism to participate in the Great Ocean Road Running Festival. It opened her eyes to the breadth of things to see and do in the region.