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Lorne VIC
Click on the link below to visit the Lorne Historical Society website.
Click on the link below to visit the Lorne Historical Society website.
Lorne Foodworks
1 Ocean Road Lorne VIC(Melb side bridge).
Full range of Groceries, Meats, Deli Foods, Fresh Produce, Liquor
Getting to Lorne by Public Transport
V-Line train/coach services depart Melbourne daily to Geelong, and along The Great Ocean Road to Lorne and Apollo Bay. Return coach services connect from Apollo Bay to Port Campbell and Warrnambool on Fridays all year round (extra services main holiday period). V-line enquiries 136 196Getting to Lorne By Train:
Trains from interstate capital cities arrive at Melbourne’s Spencer Street station connecting services to Geelong and WarrnamboolGetting to Lorne By Car:
Follow the Princes Highway (M1) from Melbourne to Geelong Ring Road distance 65km (1 hour) then take the C134 through Bellbrae to the Great Ocean Road (B100) to Lorne approximately 40km. During peak periods travelling times will increase on the Great Ocean Road so you may wish to travel the (A1) to Waurn Ponds turn left to Moriac follow the Cape Otway Road turning left onto (C151) to Deans Marsh then onto Lorne. Generally a lot quicker and the roads are good. Or you can follow the (A1) to Winchelsea turn left onto (C151) to Deans Marsh then onto Lorne.Uniting Church
86-88 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC(opposite pool)
Church Service Sundays at 10am.
Contact Pam
Erskine River Trading Company
4b Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC 3232From Melbourne over the bridge on your right.
A unique, small shop full of surprises check out the range of furniture, homewares, special gifts, body and skin care.
Call in and have a chat with Cam
Lorne Post Office
Shop 3, 154 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VICFull Range Postal Products, Gifts, Post Cards, Bank@Post, Passports.
No Sleeping In Vehicles
Local laws prohibit sleeping in vehicles in a public place. Please ensure you arrange suitable accommodation proir to your tripLorne Visitor Information
15 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC 3232General Information on Lorne and Surrounds.
Accommodation Information.
Free Maps & Visitor Guides.
Souvenirs etc
Beware of Wildlife
Wildlife encounters are common along the Great Ocean Road so be very aware, especially at dusk when activity is more prolific.Also be aware of vehicles following make sure you stop or divert safely.
Colac Turf Club
Lavers Hills Road Colac VICFor the racing enthusiast the nearest racecourse is the Colac Turf Club situated in Lavers Hills Road Colac is a 1 hour drive from Lorne via C151. The club races from September to April has excellent facilities Full TAB/Bookmakers
NIB Lorne Mountain to Surf Run
Mountjoy Parade Lorne VICEvery January
Further Details
Lorne Surf Life Saving Club
Travelling On From Lorne...
Airey's Inlet 18kmAnglesea 28km
Torquay 48km
Geelong 65km Approx 1 hour 10minutes
Queenscliff Car/Passenger Ferry 96km
Melbourne 136km Approx 2hours 20 minutes
Deans Marsh 23
Winchelsea 46km
Cumberland River 7km
Wye River 15km
Kennett River 22km
Skenes Creek 30km
Apollo Bay 46km
Lavers Hill 96km
Princetown 126km
The 12 Apostles 132km Approx 2 hours 30minutes
Port Campbell 145km
Peterborough 160km
Warrnambool 211km