lorne accommodation

 

Lorne has long been known as the premier tourist resort city along Victoria's Surf Coast on the Great Ocean Road. It's a perfect spot to stop off if you are doing a tour of the Great Ocean Road and is ideal to use as a base from which to explore all that this fantastic region has to offer. The township of Lorne is surrounded by the Great Otway National Park which in the close vicinity is home to quite a few spectacular waterfalls, including Lorne's most famous - Erskine Falls. This hinterland area of Lorne has some great walks and is home to a host of wildlife including a healthy, resident population of koalas. What makes Lorne different to many other coastal towns is that not only does it have a fantastic beach and main street, with shops, cafes and numerous fine restaurants, but the fact that it has a temperate rainforest, waterfalls, rivers and walking tracks, which all run down to the sea at Lorne. Day trippers and people who don't know Lorne often don't realise this and as a result may book for only one night or decide to just pass through. Lorne really does deserve more than just one night. The beach at Lorne has appeal to a wide clientelle. Fishermen, swimmers, windsurfers and surfers alike all relish in what this secluded bay can offer. These days during the winter months you will often find Southern Right Whales frolicking in the bay. Families love Lorne because it is so safe for children. Not only is it patrolled in summer but it is a shallow beach and the surf is not dangerous like it is on many other beaches along the coast. The foreshore is the centre for children's games and all beachside action. There's an adventure playground, trampolines, a swimming pool and a skate park. Wherever you are in Lorne and from wherever you are looking, the views are simply magical, both of the coast and the hinterland. Lorne has so much to offer both for families and couples. It has loads of cafes and restaurants, some very sophisticated and some more family orientated and a wide variety of shops to cater to all tastes and budgets.

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lorne accommodation : your options

Lorne accommodation can likewise cater to a diverse range of preferences; from backpackers and budget motel style accommodation to a very diverse range of bed and breakfasts offering I might add some absolutely sumptuous breakfasts, throught to apartments, holiday houses and resort accommodation such as the newly refurbished Mantra Erskine Beach Resort which is located right on the Lorne foreshore. Lorne Accommodation is of a very high quality and is plentiful but if you are planning to visit in any of the peak seasons, especially the Christmas holidays and during New Years Eve, then please book in advance or you may miss out. The population of Lorne at this time can swell to around 15,000. This is of course when the now famous Falls Festival takes place. Lorne has a large number of caravan parks as it is one of the most popular family destinations in Victoria. Lorne is also home to some of the most incredibly modern villas and apartments in the state and many of them come with breathtaking ocean views.

So much to enjoy in Lorne

If you are keen on your food then Lorne cuisine will not disappoint. Many of the accommodation venues in Lorne offer in house meals of an exceptional standard. If however, you prefer to eat out, you can choose from a wide variety of great pub meals, or visit some of the numerous cafes and restaurants. As far as things to do is concerned you won't be disappointed - just check out all the great shops in Lorne. If you're more of an armchair shopper you can shop online at Otways Online. Just checking out the fantastic coastline and the Great Ocean Road will take days and there is much more to this area than simply the coastline. Lorne Accommodation really is unique - just ask all the holiday makers and families who return year after year. Enjoy! And if you don't have your own vehicle there is no need to worry as there are a number of melbourne car hire companies. Pick your car up in Melbourne and enjoy the fantastic drive to your Lorne accommodation.