Lorne Travel Guide

 ATXtraveler Says:  If you are in Lorne, one of its portions of natural beauty is the beach park that is located at its focal point. On the shore of Louttit Bay, with the Lorne Surf Lifesavers club just seconds away, a nice safe swim is possible for people of all ages. As a reminder, always... 

 Benjj Says:  I had a chance to complete an extensive 1 day tour along the Great Ocean Road in south west Victoria with Bunyip Tours based in Melbourne. This is a long tour, but well worth the effort if you on a tight travel schedule. The first point of call is the world renowned Bells... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  Roadknight's Head is not in Lorne but further north towards Geelong - I am putting it here as not to open another page. The rock formations are quite pretty. In case you are coming from Melbourne, this place is worth a stop and you will find them rather spectacular. In case... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  Lorne was rather quiet but it was more or less off-season when we visited. The seaside resort will be much busier in summer. Anyway, it was a nice place for the first stop along the Great Ocean Road. I suspect my driver was happy to have our big campervan safely in a... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  We walked the beach in late March and it was really chilly. Besides, it was full of seaweed. I have no idea how the waters are for swimming. Maybe it is better in summer. Since Lorne claims to be a seaside resort there must be better options in other seasons. 

 Kathrin_E Says:  The river mouth with a suspension bridge is a romantic spot...A sandbank closes the river off the sea at low tide. We stayed in the campground right on the river bank. There is aboardwalk towards the beach which leads to the bridge. You can then walk along the beach to the... 

 iandsmith Says:  Not far from Loch Ard Gorge, the best of the Great Ocean Road, lies the most publicized part of the Great Ocean Road.One thing you can rest assured on here is that you will never be lonely. The last time (of three) that I was there there were 4 helicopters taking off in... 

 iandsmith Says:  The Gable lies between Lorne and the Twelve Apostles yet is seldom visited by tourists. Here you have the highest cliffs and splendid views though without the dramatic spires of rock sitting alone in the ocean.Even the turnoff is something you have to keep your eye out for.... 

 iandsmith Says:  I remember 35 years ago I went into Thunder Cave with my son. It was one of life's most unbelieveable moments and I've never forgotten it but, life changes and, down here, so does the landscape.Originally there was a land bridge between the two jutting cliffs but that... 

 iandsmith Says:  Of course, you've come to Lorne as part of your Great Ocean Road trip. Now, if I had to recommend one spot only as a must-see then this is my recommendation.You can have the Twelve Apostles, this place has so much more to offer. Apart from the truly dramatic scenery there's... 

 1 Review and 61 Opinions  We had booked at the Grand Pacific Hotel, which is a great deal if you're trying to save $$...but we... 

 ATXtraveler Says:  After passing by all the warning signs by the Victoria Government to keep your eyes wide open while driving on the road, our morning drive hit a peak where coffee was essential. As we came into Lorne, we saw a nice little row of cafes and bakeries, but even at 10am, a slim... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  The little restaurant named Tiramisu is a few metres uphill from Lorne's main street. They have put up a mobile sign on the sidewalk in said main street, that is how we found it. I really hope it still exists, our visit took place in 2005.The restaurant is run by a young... 

 eviltooth Says:  Saw this warning sign at Anglehook-Lorne State Park. Slippery rocks, snakes, and falling branches, what else, take a close look.Someone scribbled something below the snakes warning. It reads, "SNAKES Take Care Humans are coming!". Food for thought. 

 ATXtraveler Says:  As we ventured off from Bell's Beach and its great waves, headed toward Lorne, we came across a great lighthouse, located at the eastern side of the "Shipwreck Coast" in a small town called Aireys Inlet. Split Point Lighthouse served a very important function, as a... 

 ATXtraveler Says:  Lorne is definitely a slow paced coastal town. It was early in the spring, so we did not see many businesses open and thriving in the morning, and there were not too many residents out on the streets. Lorne is located 200 miles west of Melbourne, along the Great Ocean Road....