Koalas in the gum trees
The eucalypt slopes above the town and around Sheoak Falls are reliable koala spotting territory. Look up — they sit motionless in tree forks for hours at a time.
Lorne sits at the seam between sea, river and rainforest, so you can stumble across koalas, kangaroos and king parrots within a couple of streets of town. A few places worth bringing a camera.
The eucalypt slopes above the town and around Sheoak Falls are reliable koala spotting territory. Look up — they sit motionless in tree forks for hours at a time.
The Lorne Country Club fairways are infamous for the mobs of eastern grey kangaroos that graze around dusk. Drive in slowly and stop well clear; they'll usually keep eating.
Crimson rosellas and king parrots are everywhere around town. Sulphur‑crested cockatoos cruise overhead in noisy groups, especially at twilight.
Between May and October, southern right whales sometimes drift past on their migration. The pier and Teddy's Lookout are good places to scan the bay.