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Activities & Attractions - Lorne | |||
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| Enjoy a movie at Lorne's historic Theatre in Mountjoy Parade. Special screen times during main holiday periods. | |||
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| The Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay through to Princetown and up through the Otways hinterland towards Colac. The park features rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rock platforms and windswept heathland. In the north, the park features tall forests, ferny gullies, magnificent waterfalls and tranquil lakes. | |||
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| Cliff Walk & Lorne Pier Walk across Lorne’s historic swing bridge and around Loutit Bay. Admire the coastal views from the Lorne Pier | |||
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| Cumberland River quite popular beach across from the Caravan Park 7km from Lorne | |||
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| Just past the Lorne Hotel on your left is a great picnic spot with ample parking, barbecues, picnic tables and superb views over Louttit Bay and the town centre. Veeery popular in holiday periods. Picnic spots also at Blanket Leaf or Sheok Picbic grounds. | |||
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| Louttit Bay helps makes Lorne so attractive to holiday makers. This excellent family beach patrolled during main holiday periods runs the whole length of Mountjoy Parade (main street) and is a haven for all types of water sports. Originally Lorne was known as Louttit Bay after Captain Louttit the skipper of a local ketch named Apollo. (Apollo Bay) It was renamed Lorne after the Marquis of Lorne, in 1870. | |||
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| Stroll the fascinating main street (Mountjoy Parade) visit the boutiques, speciality shops and galleries. Take in the cosmopolitan ambience from the many cafes, restaurants and take-aways catering for all tastes and budgets. | |||
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| • Swim or surf only at beaches patrolled by lifeguards • Always swim between the flags marking the area safer for swimming. • Read and obey the signs • Be careful where you dive – accidents often result from diving into shallow waters. • Be aware of slippery banks and rocks when fishing • Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs • Always swim under supervision • If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, then float and wait for assistance • Float with a current or undertow. Don’t try to swim against it. • When out on the water always wear the correct safety equipment. | |||
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| 15 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC 3232 General Information on Lorne and Surrounds. Accommodation Information. Free Maps & Visitor Guides. Souvenirs etc | |||
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| Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC 3232 There is always something going on. Learn to Surf with Go Ride a Wave everything is supplied. Trampolines are great fun as is the mini golf, swimming pool and skate park. For further details contact the Information Centre. | |||
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