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Lorne
Lorne is one of the more upmarket resort towns on the Great Ocean Road. Although there
isn’t really much to see in Lorne, it has a beautiful setting with a very nice beach and
some good hiking trails in the surrounding area.
Practical Information
Lorne Visitor Information Centre
144 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne
Tel (03) 5289 1152
Website www.visitsurfcoast.com
Open 9am-5pm daily
Coming & Going
V/line (tel 13 22 32) buses go to Geelong and Warrnambool along the Great Ocean Road. Buses stop on Mountjoy Parade.
Hostel Accommodation
Erskine River Backpackers
6 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne
Tel (03) 5289 1496
Great Ocean Road Backpackers
10 Erskine Avenue, Lorne
Tel (03) 5289 1809
Activities
Surfing
Go Ride a Wave (tel 1300 132 441) can teach you to surf at Lorne. Three two-hour lessons cost $150.
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