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Before you go
Your trip to Lorne.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Lorne – Victoria Destination Great Ocean Road about 140 km from Melbourne
How to get there
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Avalon Airport (AVV) Avalon · 90 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Torquay, about 45 km along the Great Ocean Road, with lookouts on the way. From Melbourne, about 140 km, around 2 hours. Regular buses pass through the town.
How many days
One night, for the beach, the forest waterfalls and an evening at the pier.
When to go
Summer is the busiest season; spring and autumn are quieter. After days of rain, the forest waterfalls usually have more water.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Note: the waterfalls are in the forest, a few kilometers from town, and the trip follows the forest road.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Lorne
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Morning
Erskine Falls
Head into the forest and go down the steps to the base of Erskine Falls.
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Afternoon
Teddy's Lookout and the beach
Stop at Teddy's Lookout to see the road along the sea and finish at Lorne beach and pier.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Lorne?
Enjoy the patrolled beach, visit the Otway forest waterfalls such as Erskine, and see the coast from Teddy's Lookout.
How far is Lorne from Melbourne?
About 140 km, around 2 hours by car along the Great Ocean Road.
Is it worth staying overnight in Lorne?
Yes, for those doing the route in two or three days: it sits near the beginning of the route and has several accommodations.
Does Lorne have a beach for swimming?
Yes, Lorne Beach has a patrolled area in summer. Swim between the flags.