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If you’ve got a car, the Great Ocean Road is a real treat. A simple drive along this strip will give you magnificent views of the ocean, craggy cliffs and yellow sands. If you want close-ups of Lorne’s beauty, visit crashing Erskine Falls and the surrounding woodland, as well as Point Grey, one of the region’s most famous patches of sand and sea.

While tens of thousands of people make their pilgrimage to the legendary Falls music festival each New Year’s, the rest of the year sees this picturesque village receive its fair share of non-spaced tourists, too.

LORNE’S TOP 10

LORNE EVENTS

Join thousands of swimmers under the hot January sun for the Lorne Pier to Pub event. One of the world’s largest organised swimming events, the 1.2km course doesn’t present too big a challenge if you fancy giving it a go.

November’s Lorne Sculpture Exhibition is a great day for arty-farty types, lovers of strange things – and pretty much everyone.

The Anaconda Adventure Race is a hard core event for peeps who like to get active during December.

If you haven’t heard of the Falls Festival, you’d better come out from underneath that rock. This December-to-January music fest is one of the best events on the Aussie calendar!

WHEN TO GO

• Like the rest of Victoria, Lorne’s summers are pleasantly warm, with average temps of around 26°C (79°F).

• Winters are mild affair, with temperatures rarely dipping below 10°C (50°F).

• July and August are the rainiest months.

GETTING AROUND

• Driving to Lorne is best, as the town’s public transport isn’t too fab.

• McHarry’s Buses are the way to go if you don’t have a car. They’ll take you to many of the major tourist spots.

• If you want to explore the country areas around Lorne, jump on a V-Line bus.