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Lorne, Australia
See and enjoy all that the wonderful things Victoria's surf coast has to offer. Get out and about in the beautiful seaside suburb of Lorne, or explore the various lookouts and waterfalls before coming back to relax in your luxurious Mantra Lorne accommodation.
Quick Local Lorne Area Guide
All of these great attractions and much more are only a short car trip away from Mantra Lorne.
Waterfalls
With more than 10 waterfalls within 10 kilometres of Lorne, there are plenty of amazing natural wonders to discover.
Waterfalls include Erskine Falls, Henderson Falls, Phantom Falls, Upper and Lower Kalimna Falls, Sheoak Falls with Swallow Cave and the Cora Lynn Cascades. For the endless waterfall chasers, there are beautiful cascades all around the region to explore, so get chasing with our waterfalls guide.
Art & Culture
If the arts is your thing, you'll feel quite at home with Lorne, which boasts a spirited arts community. Lorne is home to the long celebrated Falls Music Festival and Lorne Festival of The Performing Arts. Pop into Qdos Arts to check out constantly changing exhibits and outdoor sculpture park, or visit in March for the Lorne Sculpture Biennale, when up to 40 works are exhibited along the foreshore.
Beaches
Main Beach Lorne is the only patrolled beach during the summer season. Other beaches in North Lorne and Shelly Beach have rock shelves and therefore may not be suitable for inexperienced swimmers. Read more.
Walks
Popular walks are from the Sheoak Picnic Ground, along the St George River, Erskine River, Sheoak River, Lemonade Creek and the Cumberland River. Foreshore and historical walks include The Tramways Track, Shipwreck Plaque Walk, Stony Creek Walk and The Doug Stirling Walk. Read more