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Lorne to Apollo Bay

By tony On March 5, 2012 · Add Comment · In Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road, Lorne
The 45 minute drive from Lorne to Apollo Bay covers some of the most spectacular sections of The Great Ocean Road. The rainforest hinterland comes down to meet the ocean in a mixture of beaches, cliffs and escarpments. There are numerous viewing points along the way. Just on the [...]
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Erskine Falls

By tony On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Lorne
These falls are about 10 kilometres inland from Lorne along Erskine Falls Road. Take William Street off The Great Ocean Road in the centre of Lorne.
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Lorne

By tony On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Lorne
You should reach the beachside town of Lorne by mid afternoon. The town is on Louttit Bay, named after a sea captain who assisted a stricken ship in the area in 1841. Some years later the area was logged for timber, then cattle were introduced. The main street is named after the Mountjoy family who owned a cattle station running through the area.
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Torquay to Lorne

By tony On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Great Ocean Road, Lorne, Torquay
From Bells Beach 10 minutes in the car brings you to Anglesea with its river wetlands and surf beaches. The local golf club is a popular destination to spot kangaroos.
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Teddy’s Lookout

By tony On March 1, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Lorne
Just on the outskirts of Lorne is Teddy’s Lookout. A walkway takes you to the viewing platform where you have breath taking coastal views of the surf breaking into the mouth of the Saint George River and rainforest covered gorge where the river winds its way through fern [...]
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Lorne Swing Bridge with Cafe & Boathouse

By tony On December 9, 2011 · Add Comment · In Lorne
At the mouth of the Erskine River, the Swingbridge Cafe (and Paddle Boat Hire) has an ambience that is a world away from the excitement and bustle of Lorne's main street.Its unequalled location by the historic swing bridge where the river meets the sea is one of Lorne's best kept secrets. From the Swing Bridge Cafe, easy access to the surf beach and the family friendly river and estuary beach with paddle boats for hire makes a beautiful location for a relaxing break.Kids menu is also available.
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Ovenhouse Restaurant

By tony On December 9, 2011 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Lorne
Delicious crisp pizzas and fresh fish served with a view. Located in the heart of Lorne with children very much in mind with a dozen kids options as well as pizzas. Now with a smart modern make-over and baked everything.
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Kosta’s Taverna

By tony On December 9, 2011 · Add Comment · In Lorne
Long-established Greek-influenced restaurant in the main street of Lorne.
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Grand Pacific Hotel

By tony On December 9, 2011 · Add Comment · In Lorne
The hotel was built in 1875 with superb ocean views in one of the most unique settings on the coast, opposite surf beaches and the Lorne Pier.
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