Great Ocean Road
Down a dirt road 3km from the lighthouse is this character-filled caravan park with bush sites, cabins, bunkhouses, pods and old-school caravans. It's…
Must-see hotels in Great Ocean Road
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Cape Bridgewater Seaview Lodge
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Overlooking the water, this wonderful double-storey house was built as a replica of the original Bridgewater Hotel that burnt down here in 1927. As well…
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Set on a 200-hectare property, this historic sheep-farm homestead has been in the same family since 1840. Rooms are in a 1940s cottage with fireplaces and…
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Here's the perfect opportunity to indulge your fantasy of living in a remote, windswept lighthouse keeper's cottage. The cottages (which date to 1884)…
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Beacon Point Ocean View Villas
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With a commanding hill location among the trees, this wonderful collection of comfortable one- and two-bedroom villas is a luxurious yet affordable bush…
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The perfect choice for those seeking a romantic getaway or forest retreat, Qdos' luxury Zen tree houses are fitted with tatami mats, rice-paper screens…
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The panoramic ocean views from the balconies here are incredible. The three self-contained rooms are huge, with big brass beds, telescopes and a modern…
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Reminiscent of a luxury African safari lodge, this mud-brick homestead stands in pastoral surrounds with plenty of wildlife. It's all solar powered and…
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There's a range of options at this romantic, windswept historic lighthouse. You can book out the whole Head Lightkeeper’s House (sleeps 16) or the smaller…
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Port Campbell Guesthouse Flashpackers
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A place for independent-minded budget travellers who aren't into the hostel scene, this guesthouse feels more like going around to a mate's place. Set up…
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Brae's on-site boutique accommodation is only for guests dining at the restaurant. Each of the eco suites – fitted by renowned architects Six Degrees –…
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Right across from the sand, this fantastic, sprawling 1940s beach house will appeal to those looking for a more quirky-style backpacker with true Apollo…
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This modern, sprawling double-storey backpackers has a range of clean mixed dorms and private rooms, along with a huge shared kitchen and an even bigger…
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Great Ocean Road
On the main highway in Torquay (not Bells Beach), this laid-back backpackers does a great job of fitting into the fabric of this surf town. Run by…
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Great Ocean Road
The friendly bush Kennett River Holiday Park is one of the best sites along the coast, equally popular with surfers, families, travellers and young…
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Great Ocean Road
These self-contained villas, great for families or couples, are well placed a short walk from the beach, pub and shops. Rooms range from studios to two…
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Outstanding – this contemporary two-level bungalow, with tasteful Asian-style furnishings, splashes of colour and bay windows that open into the forest,…
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This architect-designed hostel is an outstanding place to stay, with eco credentials, great lounge areas, kitchens, a boules pit and rooftop terraces…
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A smidge outside Wye River is this tranquil beach-and-bush retreat run by husband-and-wife owners Peter and Bronwen Jacobs, both established artists…
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A good option for backpackers with tents or a van, this free campground is 15km north of Lorne, along the road to Birregurra. You'll need to chance your…
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Blanket Bay is one of those ‘secret’ camping grounds that Melburnians love to lay claim to having discovered. It’s serene (depending on your neighbours)…
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Just back from the beach, this popular caravan park sprawls over 10 hectares. Featuring an Otways forest backdrop, it has grassy sites that are great for…
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Located 3.5km from Narrawong, around 20km east of Portland, this free campground occupies the site of a disused sawmill, surrounded by forest and wildlife…
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Offering a good budget alternative to staying in Port Campbell is this family-run backpackers located in the small township of Princetown, 6.5km from the…
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A Lorne landmark harking back to 1875, the Grand Pacific has been restored and now boasts sleek modern decor that retains some classic period features…
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Overlooking Painkalac Creek and the Aireys lighthouse, this wonderful self-contained bungalow offers great value. Enjoy the views from your balcony, where…
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Sprawling Cape Bridgewater Coastal Camp has large dorms, self-contained rooms (linen $5), camping, a huge kitchen, a wood-fired pizza oven and a cinema in…
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This camping ground occupies a protected grassy area between the ocean and rolling hills. Unpowered sites are for a maximum of six people. There’s an…
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Along with a flurry of other activity at the Lorne pub in 2018 – the arrival of MoVida as well as a new whisky/gin bar – its rooms have undergone a…
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Pebble Point's luxury camping, with African-style en-suite tented rooms, makes you feel as though you're on safari. Each tent gets its own bathroom, but…
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A rather grand pub (c 1856) on the main street, the Bentinck offers plush heritage rooms that strike the right balance between period touches and modern…
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You'll need your own wheels to reach it, but this free bush campground is an excellent option for travellers who are here with a van or tent. Located 13km…
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These replica historic cottages centred on an original Victorian house are a refined Torquay option. Rooms are fitted out with period charm without…
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Book at the Foreshore for all of Lorne’s five caravan parks. Of these, Erskine River Caravan Park is the prettiest, though note that there's no swimming…
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This splendidly located bushy camping ground is just across from the beach, and next to the river and high craggy cliffs that rise on the far side. A…
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Port Campbell Recreation Reserve
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For those with tents or campervans, this is the cheapest option in town. Head up just past the footy oval, where you'll find the tin-shed reception to…
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While most hostels like to cram 'em in, this simple, homey backpackers has just two dorm rooms and one double/triple, and is clean, bright and welcoming…
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Allenvale Mill Site Campground
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At the back of Lorne, off Allenvale Rd, this free bush campground has picnic tables and non-flushing toilets but no fires; bring along a gas stove if you…
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A popular stopover for hikers tackling the Great Ocean Walk, these modern, fully self-contained apartments ensure a comfortable stay so you can rest up.
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Great Ocean Road
This behemoth of a resort may still not suit Lorne, but once you're inside it's hard to knock its self-contained apartments with unbeatable ocean views –…
