Melbourne to Lorne road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
What to do in Lorne
Soon afterwards, the Great Ocean Road comes into Lorne, arguably the single most appealing town on the whole drive. Lorne Beach is the obvious focal point, but the restaurant scene is buzzy with the likes of Ipsos Lorne and Movida Lorne. Live Wire Park provides the adrenalin rushes, and Teddy’s Lookout the classic Great Ocean Road Views.
In Lorne’s green, forested hinterland, there are also several excellent waterfall walks. Erskine Falls and Sheoak Falls tend to be most popular, but Lower Kalimna Falls, Phantom Falls and Henderson Falls aren’t exactly ugly either.
3 great experiences to try in Lorne
- Learn to surf – with a beginner’s surfing lesson at Lorne Beach.
- Swing, clamber and balance through the tree tops – on the Live Wire Park super circuit.
- Travel through the trees at 40km/h – on the Shockwave Zip Coaster.
Best places to stay in Lorne
The top Lorne accommodation options are:
- For overall quality: Cumberland Lorne Resort.
- For adults-only apartments with spa baths: Lorne Surf Apartments.
- On a budget: Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park.
- For an affordable, good quality motel: Lorne Anchorage Motel and Villas.
The next legs along the Great Ocean Road are from Lorne to Apollo Bay, then Apollo Bay to Warrnambool. You can also extend the trip by heading from Warrnambool to Portland via Port Fairy.
More Victoria travel
Hike to the Pinnacle Lookout near Halls Gap.
Is it safe to swim at Carrum Beach on Port Phillip Bay?
Go surfing at 13th Beach on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Eat Latin American at Pancho Ballarat.
Walk to Whisky Bay, Wilsons Promontory.