The drive from Melbourne to Lorne isn’t particularly long, only around 2 hours all up. As it’s a fairly leisurely drive why not break up the short journey and enjoy the sights of the Victorian Surf Coast along the way.

Stop 1 – Torquay
The official start of The Great Ocean Road, Torquay is a town with an ingrained surfing culture. Learn a little about the surfing history of the town at the Surfworld museum, and if you’ve brought your board along with you a paddle at Famous Bells Beach, home of the Rip Curl Pro, is a must do.

Bells Beach

Stop 2 – Point Roadknight, Anglesea
For a view worth getting out of the comfort of your car for, your next stop is Point Roadknight in Anglesea. Halfway along the Surf Coast walk it’s only around a 3km round trip from the town, up the point for amazing views over the town and ocean crashing below. Walk back down to the base of the bluff to enjoy relaxing on the beach for a while.

Stop 3 – Otway Harvest Trail
There are a few options for pit stop number 3, which will time in perfectly with a late lunch. Following the Otway Harvest Trail choose between local breweries, berry and fruit farms with quaint cafes, provedore grocers and restaurant’s a plenty. If you happen to be road-tripping on the second Sunday of the month, check out the Birregurra Markets. They are full of handmade art and crafts and locally made treats to indulge in like jams, pastries, pickles and ice-cream.

Otway Estate Winery & Brewery

From your third and final spot it will only be around a 30 minute drive to your final destination, we recommend settling into your Lorne accommodation, then either relaxing or going for a wander around the quaint town of Lorne. Then tuck into a delicious dinner at the Salty Dog Fish & Chippery along the beachfront, the perfect way to end a day of exploring.