Melbourne to Lorne road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
Melbourne to Lorne drive: The Surf Coast Highway
There are plenty of things to do in Geelong. But most tackling the Melbourne to Lorne drive won’t want to go into the city. Buckley Falls, however, is just off the freeway, should you be wanting a quick photo stop.
When the Princes Highway diverts west towards Winchelsea, you need to head south and join the Surf Coast Highway. South of Geelong, there’s a short stretch of farmland before the Surf Coast Highway passes through Torquay.
Your Torquay checklist
- Skydive from 15,000ft – see the Great Ocean Road from above and get the thrill of your life.
- Learn to surf – get standing on your board by the end of a beginner’s surfing lesson.
- Book your Torquay accommodation.
Things to do in Torquay include the Australian National Surfing Museum, surfing lessons, and aerobatic flights at Tiger Moth World.
Click through to the next section: Torquay to Bells Beach.