Location

There's something special about Lorne. The scenery is simply charming, the atmosphere strictly Mediterranean - a combination that has been drawing visitors to this special place for more than century.

Set between the waters of Loutit Bay and the cool Otway forests, Lorne has a charm that's hard to surpass. Add mild weather, a touch of the café culture, shops, boutiques and galleries and it's no wonder Lorne is one of the Great Ocean Road's most popular holiday destinations.

The town's unique qualities were recognised early, with Lorne being the first Victorian place to be declared an area of Special Significance and Natural Beauty - and that was more than 100 years ago!