| Lorne makes you think of the Mediterranean. | | | | fishermen unload their boats. You can buy locally |
| Tucked between Loutit Bay and the serene | | | | caught seafood at the nearest fishing co-op. |
| Otway forests, this seaside get away is hard to | | | | For the outdoorsy, intrepid types Lorne offers a |
| resist. In fact, the town has been attracting | | | | handful of sporting events. These include the Pier |
| tourists for over a century. It's got chic cafes, | | | | to Pub Swim and the Mountain to Surf Run, both |
| boutiques and galleries too, making it a veritable | | | | of which take place in January and attract |
| hit on the Great Ocean road. | | | | competitors from far and wide. In May the Great |
| The Victorian government acknowledged the | | | | Ocean Road Marathon kicks off, while in |
| town's 'special significance and natural beauty'' | | | | December you can prepare to gear up for the |
| over a hundred years ago. To this day, Lorne | | | | Anaconda Adventure Race. |
| remains a hotspot for tourists coming to soak in | | | | If sports aren't your idea of fun, perhaps The |
| the beauty of the area. The secluded 2km long | | | | Falls Festival, a rocking and rolling music event held |
| beach is bordered by gum trees and picnic spots. | | | | every New Year's Eve will entice you to get out |
| In the surrounding area you can find the Erskine | | | | your party shoes. |
| Falls which gush down into a verdant fern gully in | | | | Lorne is situated 140 km south of Melbourne or |
| the Great Otway National Park. To the south | | | | about 2 hours driving. You can take the scenic |
| flows the Cumberland River whose striking | | | | Great Ocean Road by car, or alternatively take |
| scenery of dense bush and jagged cliffs open up | | | | advantage of the daily coach services from |
| to a tranquil camping ground and picnicking area. | | | | Melbourne. Train routes via Geelong will also get |
| At the end of the day, catch a cold one at the | | | | you there. |
| local pub or head towards the pier to watch the | | | | |