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Lorne

Population 971

Lorne is one of Victoria's most attractive and lively coastal resorts. The approach into town along the Great Ocean Road is truly spectacular, with the superb mountain scenery of the Otways on one side and the rugged Bass Strait coast on the other. The village of Lorne was established in 1871 and quickly became popular with pastoralists from inland areas, leading to its development around the picturesque Louttit Bay. When the Great Ocean Road opened in 1932 Lorne became much more accessible; however, the area has remained relatively unspoiled with good beaches, surfing, fishing and bushwalking in the hills – activities made all the more enjoyable by the area's pleasant, mild climate.

Visitor Information

15 Mountjoy Pde; (03) 5289 1152

www.visitgreatoceanroad.org.au

Nearby national parks

  • Great Otway National Park

    Tall forests and fern-filled gullies, woodlands and waterfalls, an exceptionally beautiful coastline and the lofty beacon of...more

  • Mornington Peninsula National Park

    Craggy, weather-hewn headlands, sweeping beaches pounded by surf and a unique history as a coastal fortress and quarantine station make this...more

  • Brisbane Ranges National Park

    In Brisbane Ranges National Park low mountains are dissected by rugged gorges and hidden gullies with basalt grasslands and woodlands. An...more

Nearby towns

  • Aireys Inlet

    Aireys Inlet is one of the prettiest towns on the Great Ocean Road and is famed for being home to the Split Point Lighthouse. While there...more

  • Anglesea

    A pretty and sheltered part of the surf coast, Anglesea is one of the smaller holiday hamlets along the Great Ocean Road. The main beaches...more

  • Winchelsea

    This charming little town on the Barwon River west of Geelong was first developed with cattle runs in the 1830s. Many of the historic...more

In Town

Teddys Lookout: excellent bay views; behind the town, at the end of George St. Shipwreck Walk: walk along the beach taking in sites of the numerous shipwrecks along this stretch of coast; details from visitor centre. Foreshore Reserve: great spot for a picnic, with paddleboats available for hire. Qdos: contemporary art gallery; Allenvale Rd. Lorne Fisheries: on the recently opened new pier with daily supplies.

Nearby

Great Otway National Park This park covers 103 000 ha and includes a range of environments, from the timbered ridges of the eastern Otways to fern gullies, waterfalls and a coastline with tall cliffs, coves and sandy beaches. Around Lorne there are more than 100 walking tracks and the rock platforms along the coast provide ideal spots for ocean fishing. The Falls Festival, a major rock-music festival, is held over New Year's Eve at a property near the Erskine Falls, 9 km NW. These popular falls are a peaceful location and drop 30 m over moss-covered rocks. As well as driving, you can walk to the falls from Lorne along the river. The park surrounds Lorne and can be accessed from various points along the Great Ocean Rd. Contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.Cumberland River Valley: walking tracks and camping; 4 km SW. Mt Defiance Lookout: 10 km SW. Wye River: a small coastal village, good for rock and surf fishing, surfing and camping; 17 km SW. Old Lorne Road Olives: olive grove, cafe and gallery; closed Tues and Wed; Deans Marsh Rd; 22 km N. Gentle Annie Berry Gardens: pick your own; open Nov–Apr; 26 km NW via Deans Marsh. Scenic drives: west through the Otway Ranges, and south-west or north-east on the Great Ocean Rd.

Fishing spots near town

Lorne 1 km

On the way into Lorne is a popular ledge known as Jump Rock. It consistently produces salmon, silver trevally, barracouta, pinkies and mullet. The drive into Lorne will also take you across the Erskine River, a small... Find out more


Anglesea 23 km

Beach fishing species here are the same as Torquay, with the best fishing east of the Anglesea River, although you need to be aware of the marine park that extends west from Point Addis. But most anglers go here to fish... Find out more


Apollo Bay 35 km

Apollo Bay has a diversity of angling options, including river, estuary, surf and offshore. You can also fish from the rocks or in the sheltered harbour. Anglers who come here seek everything from brown trout and bream... Find out more


Torquay 38 km

The offshore waters of western Bass Strait, from Torquay to Cape Otway contain an abundance of species including Australian salmon, snapper, barracouta, King George whiting, yellowtail kingfish, silver trevally, gummy... Find out more


Barwon River 52 km

Sometimes going fishing in our southern rivers is about making the best of what is available, as is the case of the Barwon River, which flows through Geelong. Like the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers, the coffee-coloured... Find out more


Aire River 53 km

This area comprises estuary, surf and freshwater on the west side of Cape Otway. Aire River nestles in a valley along the foothills of the Otways. To get there, follow the Great Ocean Road past the Cape Otway turn-off,... Find out more


Barwon River Estuary 55 km

The Barwon River estuary enters Bass Strait about 10 km west of Port Phillip Heads and it divides the holiday towns of Barwon Heads  and Ocean Grove. This estuary  is one of the most productive  waterways... Find out more


Western Shore 56 km

Taking a southerly route around the bay from the lagoon you pass a large industrial and waterfront area. The next fishable water from shore is North Shore rocks, just outside the entrance to Corio Quay. During winter,... Find out more


Stingray Bay 58 km

Stingray Bay on the southern shore is properly called Stingaree Bay, but many anglers simply refer to it as Limeburners, due to the boat harbour at Limeburners Point. The boundary of the bay is roughly between the... Find out more


Point Henry 61 km

Point Henry is a sand spit point on the southern shore of Corio Bay and is the demarcation between the inner and outer harbours. It is distinctive in that there is a large aluminium smelter and a long pier used to unload... Find out more


Eco-friendly activities around town

Canoeing on Lake Elizabeth 20 km

For a fantastic dawn or dusk paddle in which you have a 95 per cent chance of seeing a platypus, join Otway Eco Tours on Lake Elizabeth. Half-day trips to this remote lake in the ranges depart from the small hamlet of... Find out more


Sea-kayaking in Marengo Marine Sanctuary 38 km

In an exciting two-hour guided paddle, head out from Apollo Bay to Marengo Marine Sanctuary to get a close-up view of an Australian fur-seal colony. The seals often come out to swim around the kayaks.... Find out more


Marine Discovery Centre, Queenscliff 67 km

Primarily set up to educate school children about the marine environment, this government-run facility also has an interesting holiday program and an interactive aquarium and touch tanks. Holiday activities include... Find out more


Swim with dolphins, Sorrento 70 km

In the warmer six months of the year, the eco-accredited Moonraker Charters will help you get in the water, swimming alongside Australian fur-seals and bottlenose dolphins. Of course, swimming is not compulsory on the... Find out more


Brisbane Ranges National Park 80 km

With a vibrant koala population, this relatively small national park only 80 kilometres west of Melbourne has picnic areas, walking tracks through rocky gorges and a basic camping area.... Find out more


Diving and snorkelling - Port Campbell, Peterborough and Warrnambool 86 km

Best known in diving circles for its multitude of shipwrecks, most of which are reached by boat dives, this area also has some great snorkelling and shore dives. Recommended spots include the Port Campbell jetty, Wild... Find out more


Golden Nugget Discovery Tours, Ballarat 109 km

This carbon-neutral business in Ballarat runs small, personalised tours of no more than six people in the Goldfields region, with three themes – wild nature, gold history and heritage, and food and wine.... Find out more


Wildlife-watching - Phillip Island 110 km

Phillip Island is best known for the little penguins that come ashore every night (bookings essential). But spend time exploring the area and you will find Seal Rocks, with Australia’s largest colony of fur-seals,... Find out more


Kayaking on Phillip Island 111 km

For a great way to start the day, join a kayaking breakfast tour at Phillip Island Holiday Hire, which starts with a 45-minute paddle from Cowes and includes a civilised breakfast at a cafe. There is also a Devonshire... Find out more


Cycling around Melbourne 118 km

Melbourne has an active cycling community that has helped develop and establish some great routes and a network of cycle paths. One of the best sources of information is Bicycle Victoria. One option is to hop on the Main... Find out more


Golf courses around town

The Sands, Torquay 41 km

Sands by name . . . Sands by nature. It doesn’t take long to figure out the overwhelming feature of a round at Torquay. Standing on the 1st tee of this Stuart Applebydesigned layout, a blanket of white is... Find out more


Thirteenth Beach Golf Links (Beach Course) 51 km

After all the accolades Tony Cashmore received for his design work at The Dunes, on the Mornington Peninsula, he must have felt some pressure to produce an equally fine layout when it came time for his next project:... Find out more


Thirteenth Beach Golf Links (Creek Course) 52 km

Sir Nick Faldo won six major titles, playing himself into winning positions on the back of strong shot-making, a trait that is highly prized on the courses he now designs. The Creek course at Thirteenth Beach, created... Find out more


Barwon Heads Golf Club 53 km

From the moment you pull up at the car park in front of the Barwon Heads clubhouse, it is as if you have travelled back in time to a more genteel era. The old-world charm is present not only in the architecture of the... Find out more


Portsea Golf Club 68 km

Portsea Golf Club has long been regarded one of the best-kept secrets on the Mornington Peninsula. Although it is a private club, the public is welcome at most times to experience this visually striking layout across... Find out more


The Dunes Golf Links 76 km

If you are looking for true links golf in the tradition of the great courses of Scotland and Ireland, you can satisfy your desires here. The Dunes has become one of the most popular courses on the golf-rich Mornington... Find out more


St Andrews Beach 77 km

When it comes to quality golf courses and how to design them, American Tom Doak is a learned man. His second and most recent Australian creation – St Andrews Beach, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula... Find out more


Moonah Links (Open course) 78 km

When Australian golf’s governing body decided in 1998 to shift its operations to a custom-built facility on some Mornington Peninsula farmland, many golfers reckoned it an ambitious move. But the Australian Golf... Find out more


Moonah Links (Legends Course) 78 km

The Legends course might have been the second course built at Australian golf’s new home, but it was so well received by golfers that today it is regarded as the better of the two. The course officially opened... Find out more


The National Golf Club (Ocean Course) 79 km

Nearly a decade after the celebrated opening of Robert Trent Jones Jnr’s Old course, the club’s board discovered that the adjoining property was to be put up for sale. It could be seen from the highest... Find out more


Cafes & restaurants around town

Ba Ba Lu Bar & 
Restaurant

This graceful heritage-listed building near the entrance to Lorne enjoys a quasi village atmosphere, overlooking green parks and the Erskine River. Since the French-Swiss owner used to run a Spanish restaurant in Spain,... Find out more


Bistro C Bar & Restaurant

With a big covered deck that enjoys uninterrupted views over the water to Aireys Inlet and beyond, this relaxed seafood eatery has one of the best locations in town. Recently freshened up, and given a new name (it was... Find out more


Lorne Ovenhouse

Although the wood-fired oven has been moved inside the kitchen, you can still view this hallowed beast through windows and in winter sit in front of an open fire. Early birds catch the limited number of boned shoulder of... Find out more


Qdos Cafe

Qdos is situated among the trees and wildlife of Great Otway National Park at the back of Lorne. You can either drive the kilometre up the hill or, if you’re feeling energetic, walk. Enjoy a restorative drink at... Find out more


Nearby breweries

Otway Estate Brewery 37 km

Located 12 kilometres from Colac, Otway Estate Winery was established in 1983, specialising in cool-climate wines; a microbrewery was added in 2007. Head brewer Luke Scott oversees the production of up to 15 different... Find out more


Purrumbete Brewing Company (Red Duck) 72 km

Scott and Vanessa Wilson-Browne are another couple of ‘ale changers’ who swapped busy Melbourne careers to move to the country, bring up their young family, and brew and market craft ales. Along the way, they... Find out more


Red Hill Brewery 92 km

Becoming hop farmers wasn’t part of their business plan when David and Karen Golding first applied to develop a microbrewery and cafe from their Mornington Peninsula property. Ultimately, though, they were advised... Find out more


2 Brothers Brewery 116 km

A microbrewery is not exactly what you might expect to find tucked away among panel-beaters and sheet-metal fabricators in the industrial estates of Moorabbin, 20 minutes south-east of Melbourne. While the location may... Find out more


Matilda Bay Garage Brewery 120 km

Previously operating as the Stockade Brewery, this South Dandenong-based microbrewery was acquired by the Foster’s-owned Matilda Bay Brewing in 2004 and re-badged as their ‘garage’ brewery. Then head... Find out more


Foster's Group (Abbotsford Brewery) 121 km

Re-branded as the Foster’s Group in the 21st century, Carlton & United Breweries was formed in 1907 through an amalgamation of the city’s six largest beer-makers: McCrackens City Brewery, Victoria... Find out more


Mountain Goat Brewery 121 km

Kicking off in 1997, home-brewer Dave Bonighton and music industry booking agent Cam Hines proved that two good mates can start a successful microbrewery with no money, but with unlimited enthusiasm, dogged perseverance... Find out more


3 Ravens Brewing Company 127 km

This microbrewery began operating from the basement of the successful Thornbury-based engineering company Zetkin and has proved to be an interesting diversion or sideline for the principal business. Some of the company... Find out more


Flying Horse Brewery 127 km

Whales and ales are now the twin attractions for the pretty seaside Victorian city of Warrnambool, following the development of the sprawling Flying Horse Bar & Brewery complex by joint owners Matt Monk, Matt Stewart... Find out more


Holgate Brewhouse 140 km

Paul and Natasha Holgate have travelled a decidedly different path to most other craft-brewery operators over the past decade or so. They started brewing ales from a shed adjacent to their family home in Woodend in the... Find out more


Campsites around town

Kia-Ora Caravan Park 1 km

Kia-Ora is one of several campgrounds next to the Erskine River in Lorne that are collectively managed by the Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park. It’s located on the river’s southern bank close to the Great Ocean... Find out more


Erskine River Caravan Park 1 km

This park has several dozen sites right beside the Erskine River, which flows through the busy seaside holiday town of Lorne. Tackle the walking trail to Erskine Falls, dive into the surf off Lorne’s main beach or... Find out more


Allenvale Mill Site camping area (walk-in camping) 2 km

The old Allenvale Mill site lies just beyond the outskirts of Lorne, which is handy for campers who like to have all the conveniences of a modern township within easy reach. This is a walk-in campsite, but it’s... Find out more


Sharps Track camping area 4 km

This site is up in the hinterland behind Lorne. To stretch your legs, head to the nearby Sheoak Picnic Area and follow the well-graded trail to Upper and Lower Kalimna Falls. To reach the camping area from Lorne, take... Find out more


Cumberland River Holiday Park 4 km

The grassy, flat campsites at Cumberland River are overlooked by impressive cliffs that rise up across the water – ask the park’s managers about the trail that climbs the bluff, and about the many other local... Find out more


Cora Lynn camping area (walk-in camping) 6 km

The pair of campsites at Cora Lynn offer intimacy and tranquillity. They are accessed on foot via a track leading from the Blanket Leaf picnic area – you can take a walk from the carpark here to scenic Erskine... Find out more


Big Hill Track camping area 7 km

This is an open, easily accessible spot that can accommodate about 20 tents. The bushland location has a faraway feel but is within striking distance of many coastal attractions. Big Hill Track is signposted about 11 km... Find out more


Jamieson Track camping area (bush camping) 8 km

Jamieson Track is a remote bush camp with only a handful of sites and no facilities, and is subject to seasonal access. You’ll need a 4WD to reach it. Turn onto Jamieson Track from the Great Ocean Rd about 10 km... Find out more


Wye River Road camping area 11 km

Wye River is a peaceful beachfront settlement on the Great Ocean Rd between Lorne and Apollo Bay. An even more-peaceful campground is almost 2 km inland on the Wye River Rd; camper trailers will need to be towed here by... Find out more


Wye River Foreshore Camping Reserve 13 km

The patrolled beach at the mouth of Wye River is great for all manner of surfing, from body to board, while those who prefer calmer waters can wade into the creek. Next door to the campground is a relaxed pub where you... Find out more


Caravan parks around town

Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park 1 km

This is actually a group of five parks all within Lorne, and all five are administered from the one office. Each is well positioned and within walking distance of the resort-style town centre. Lorne is one of... Find out more


Cumberland River Holiday Park 4 km

Cumberland River Holiday Park is set in a picturesque spot on the scenic coastal strip. It is close to the beach and a good base for exploring the Otways. Bookings are required in peak periods, with a minimum-stay period... Find out more


BIG4 Wye River Tourist Park 13 km

This is a very neatly maintained beachside park on this fabulous and popular coastline. Bookings are required in peak periods, with a minimum-length stay at Christmas, Easter and long weekends.... Find out more


Kennett River Holiday Park 17 km

Located midway between Lorne and Apollo Bay, this park has good basic facilities. It is squeezed between the Otway Ranges and a safe surf beach. Bookings are required in peak periods, with a minimum-stay period at... Find out more


Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park 24 km

This large beachfront and riverfront park is centrally located just 500 metres from the town centre. It has large expanses of lawn, shady sites and a range of good facilities. It is a very nice park! Bookings are... Find out more


Pisces Holiday Park 34 km

With a range of accommodation and a great outlook, this quality park is on a rise overlooking the sea. It is 1.5 km to the town centre and only a short stroll to the beach. Bookings are required in peak periods, with a... Find out more


Torquay Holiday Park 38 km

The park is located on the highway about 400 metres from the centre of town. It is a very good quality park and facilities include tennis courts, putting greens and private bathrooms with spas. Bookings are required in... Find out more


Marengo Holiday Park 38 km

This park is situated on an absolute beachfront property, 1.5 km south of the Apollo Bay township, off the Great Ocean Road. It is budget-priced, especially considering the location. Bookings are required in peak... Find out more


Geelong Surfcoast Highway Holiday Park 46 km

This park between Geelong and Torquay has been rejuvenated as a tourist park and importantly for those who travel with pets is one of the very few parks in the region that takes pets. It is easily accessible from the... Find out more


Geelong Riverview Tourist Park 52 km

This is a great park on the south side of the Barwon River, just 2 km from the centre of Geelong. Bookings are required at Christmas, Easter and long weekends.... Find out more


Hotels, motels & B&Bs around town

Acacia Villas

You will not want for much at these villas, something of an oasis in thriving Lorne. Each of the four villas has its own deck, polished wood floors, a spa, dishwasher, oven, DVD and queen-size beds. Other equally valued... Find out more


Cumberland Lorne Resort

The 99 one- and two-bedroom self-contained apartments have private balconies and corner spas. The 12 two-storey penthouses are suitable for two couples. Pay TV and in-house movies are complimentary, as are loads of... Find out more


Grand Pacific Hotel

On the headland by the Lorne pier, this grand heritage building has been transported into the 21st century in fine style. The facade, the ornate balconies, the sandstone interior walls and the ocean views may have... Find out more


Mantra Erskine Beach 
Resort

The resort is indicative of Lorne’s popularity and has been built around the heritage-listed Erskine House and sprawling lawns and gardens. Thirty-two of the rooms are heritage hotel rooms. All 271 apartments... Find out more


Eco-friendly places to stay around town

Apollo Bay Youth Hostel 36 km

This relatively new hostel was built with an eco-friendly design, including thermal storage banks and other passive solar heating and cooling. It also has solar hot water, rainwater tanks, a worm farm, drought-tolerant... Find out more


Cape Otway Centre for Conservation Ecology 50 km

There are not many better-thought-out ecotourism ventures than this superb multi-award-winning facility on Cape Otway. It has its own 66-hectare wildlife refuge and doubles as a shelter for injured and orphaned wildlife,... Find out more


Alto Hotel on Bourke 118 km

Although it is not doing anything radical, this plush hotel on Bourke Street is one of the most ecologically aware in Melbourne, and should be commended for its power-saving measures, garbage sorting, supply of... Find out more


MillDuck, Harcourt North 182 km

This strawbale house won a Most Energy Efficient Home award (North West Region) when it was built. More than 1000 trees have been planted on the property since it was purchased, and it is now an alpaca stud. The B&B,... Find out more


Grampians Eco YHA 202 km

At this eco-hostel you sleep under roof tiles that are actually solar panels. Any extra power generated is fed back to the electricity grid. The passive solar building, featuring rammed earth walls, also has solar... Find out more


Rest areas around town

Lorne Park Area 1 km

East side of town Small town park on the foreshore off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S38 31.51 E143 58.48 ... Find out more


Urquharts Beach Park Area 18 km

6 km SW of Anglesea (L) or 23 km NE Lorne (R) Small area located 500 metres off the highway on the foreshore. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S38 26.10 E144 07.49 ... Find out more


Anglesea Park Area 24 km

West side of town Large area adjacent to the road on the west side of town. Good facilities. GPS: S38 24.33 E144 11.19 ... Find out more


Apollo Bay Park Area 36 km

Adjacent the information centre Small town park on the foreshore. Good facilities. GPS: S38 45.19 E143 40.10  ... Find out more


Winchelsea Park Area 36 km

On the riverbank Large grassed area just off the highway. Very good shade and facilities. GPS: S38 14.19 E143 49.18 ... Find out more


Torquay Park Area 38 km

Middle of town via Gilbert Street Small town park on the Esplanade. GPS: S38 19.51 E144 19.38 ... Find out more


Colac Park Area 40 km

Middle of town Small parking area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S38 20.16 E143 35.41 ... Find out more


Leigh River Rest Area 50 km

27 km W of Geelong (R) or 122 km E of Mortlake (L) Large grassed area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S38 05.945 E144 03.855  ... Find out more


Aire River East Camp Area 52 km

T/O 24 km W of Apollo Bay (L) or 71 km E of Port Campbell (R) Large area among trees 5.5 kilometres south of the highway via Hordern Vale Road in Otway National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S38 47.59 E143 28.56 ... Find out more


Aire River West Camp Area 52 km

T/O 24 km W of Apollo Bay (L) or 71 km E of Port Campbell (R) Open area located over the bridge 1 kilometre past Aire River East campground in Otway National Park. GPS: S38 48.06 E143 28.39 ... Find out more


Johanna Beach Camp Area 58 km

T/O 38 km W of Apollo Bay (L) or 57 km E of Port Campbell (R) Large open grassed area near the beach 5 kilometres south of the highway via Red Johanna Road in Otway National Park. GPS: S38 45.43 E143 22.45  ... Find out more


Twelve Apostles Park Area 77 km

86 km W of Apollo Bay (R) or 10 km E of Port Campbell (L) Large parking area just off the highway area at the interpretive centre near the lookout. GPS: S38 39.41 E143 06.19... Find out more


Meredith Park Area 77 km

West side of town Large area located in a side street (turn off at the roadhouse) at Pioneer Park. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S37 50.818 E144 04.397  ... Find out more


Lismore Park Area 86 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S37 57.230 E143 20.596... Find out more


Lake Tooliorook Camp Area 87 km

T/O 98 km W of Geelong (L) or 51 km E of Mortlake (R) Large grassed area around trees on the edge of the lake 5 kilometres south of Lismore. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S37 58.653 E143 17.079... Find out more


Clarendon Rest Area 92 km

26 km S of Ballarat (R) or 60 km N of Geelong (L) Large secluded area just off the highway behind some shady trees. GPS: S37 42.501 E143 58.964... Find out more


Derrinallum Park Area 93 km

East end of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S37 56.874 E143 13.442... Find out more


Peterborough Park Area 96 km

Middle of town Parking area on the foreshore just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S38 36.25 E142 52.45   ... Find out more


Deep Lake Camp Area 97 km

T/O at Derrinallum Large grassed area around trees of the edge of the lake 4 kilometres north of the highway. GPS: S37 55.887 E143 10.611... Find out more


Woady Yaloak Creek Rest Area 100 km

26 km E of Skipton (L) or 6 km W of Smythesdale (R) Large secluded area surrounded by scrub just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S37 40.692 E143 38.337 ... Find out more


Smythesdale Park Area 103 km

East side of town Secluded town park situated among numerous trees well off the highway via Gardens Street. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Camping available for a fee. GPS: S37 38.372 E143 41.141... Find out more


Mortlake Park Area 114 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S38 04.836 E142 48.541  ... Find out more


Slatey Creek Camp Area 120 km

T/O at Creswick Small secluded campground located 6 kilometres south- east of Creswick via Bungaree Road, Slatey Creek Road, and Petticoat Road. NOTE: Access road part unsealed GPS: S37 27.744 E143 54.246... Find out more


Creswick South Rest Area 122 km

3 km S of Creswick (R) or 16 km N of Ballarat (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good shade. GPS: S37 26.581 E143 53.335... Find out more


East Beach Camp Area 132 km

T/O 3 km E of Lake Bolac (R) or 48 km W of Skipton (L) Large camp area located 3 kilometres south of the highway on the shores of the lake. GPS: S37 43.275 E142 52.706... Find out more


Picnic Point Camp Area 134 km

T/O at Lake Bolac township Small campground on the shores of the lake 2 kilometres south-east of the highway. Good shade. GPS: S37 43.266 E142 51.081 ... Find out more


Fishermans Point Camp Area 134 km

T/O 3 km E of Lake Bolac (R) or 48 km W of Skipton (L) Large area 500 metres south of the highway on the shores of the lake. Limited shade. GPS: S37 42.127 E142 52.386... Find out more


Lake Bolac Rest Area 135 km

2 km E of Lake Bolac (R) or 49 km W of Skipton (L) Large area just off the highway under some tall trees on the shores of the lake. Limited shade. GPS: S37 41.977 E142 51.755... Find out more


Mount Franklin Rest Area 142 km

26 km S of Castlemaine (L) or 10 km N of Daylesford (R) Large secluded area located 1 kilometre off the highway in a very pleasant forest setting. Good shade. GPS: S37 15.937 E144 09.044... Find out more


Lexton South Rest Area 144 km

27 km S of Avoca (L) or 43 km N of Ballarat (R) Large area just off the highway. Only limited shade. GPS: S37 17.21 E143 32.50 ... Find out more


What's on around town

Pier to Pub Swim: Jan.

Mountain to Surf Foot Race: Jan.

Great Ocean Road Marathon: May.

Anaconda Adventure Race: Dec.

Falls Festival: Dec–Jan.

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