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Activities & Attractions - Lorne | |||
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| Erskine Falls 10kms from Lorne following Williams Street which runs into Erskine Falls Road is one of the most visited falls in The Great Otway National Park. Short walk from carpark to the first lookout over the falls. Spectacular waterfall which drops 30 metres into the fern-lined valley of the Erskine River. | |||
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| P.O. Box 142 Lorne VIC 3232 Lorne Pier to Pub Ocean Water Swim January Each Year is the largest open water swim in the world with some 4000 competitors swimming the 1.2 kilometres from the Lorne pier to the Lorne Foreshore on Mountjoy Parade. Information: Lorne Surf Life Saving Club Inc | |||
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| 81 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC 3232 Located on the Foreshore Lorne Sea Baths prides itself on its range of top quality facilities, all tailored for your fitness and personal health needs and with the aim of assisting you in your quest for complete wellbeing. Facilities include: Gym with personal training, Hydrobaths, steam room, yoga, outdoor swimming pool, toddlers pool and fun and fitness activities for the children. Lorne Salt Theraphy opening in March 2013 | |||
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| The ever popular Falls Festival which runs from Dec 28 to Jan 1 was the brain child of a local surfer who organised the first event 20 years ago on a local family farm in Erskine Falls Road. From humble beginnings the Festival is now known Internationally with top acts appearing from all over the world. | |||
Fishing/Fishing Charters - Lorne | |||
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| Information about fishing along the Great Ocean Road. List of best baits to use for each fish species. Detailed information on the species of fish you might expect to catch in this area. | |||
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| The Lorne Pier opposite the Grand Pacific Hotel has a large platform at the end which allows plenty of room for anglers or sightseers. The pier is the most popular recreational fishing spot in town. Views from the pier back to the town centre and along the Great Ocean Road are spectacular. Other spots worth a try are Reedy Creek and Louttit Bay. Remember, whether you are freshwater, estuary or saltwater fishing you need a licence. | |||
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| For the more serious there is ocean fishing from the rocks at Artilliary Rocks a few kms from Lorne on the Apollo Bay side. There are steps down to the rocks, but be very careful and be aware of changing tide conditions-definitely not for the inexperienced. Remember, whether you are freshwater, estuary or saltwater fishing you need a licence. | |||
Cruises/Flights/Tours - Lorne | |||
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| Apollo Bay VIC 3233 Helicopter or Cessna Flights. From Apollo Bay passengers have a choice of flights and packages to explore Victoria's greatest coastal landmarks by air. | |||
Golf/Bowls - Lorne | |||
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| Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC 3232 Situated opposite the Information Centre Mountjoy Parade. Visitors welcome. Bare foot bowls. Hall for Hire for all types of functions | |||
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| Holliday Road Lorne VIC Spectacular 9 hole golf course with picturesque bay and bush views. Affordable green fees. Licensed clubhouse, meals available. activities. also 6 tennis courts for hire. | |||
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