That's why we've lingered longer at Lorne!
We enjoyed more lovely coastal views, and passed under The Memorial Arch at Eastern View, as we rolled along the Great Ocean Road (GOR) towards Lorne.
Glorious morning and Lorne was sparkling! Had a spectacular view of the Great Ocean Road from Teddy's Lookout! The beautiful forests of the Otway National Park rise behind Lorne and we appreciated its beauty with a drive and a walk to the pretty Erskine Falls - it drops 30 metres into the fern lined valley of the Erskine River.
We walked the beaches, coastal paths and rock platforms this afternoon and enjoyed lovely Lorne. Particularly enjoyed the rock platform - haven't wandered around exploring rock pools since I was a kid when Mum and Dad took us regularly to Shelley Beach! Brought back great memories!
Got a great spot in the Tourist Park right on the river estuary with the beach only a boardwalk away! Perfect!
Lorne was originally called Loutit Bay after Captain Loutit , who transported timber on a small ketch "Apollo" and knew the coastline well. It was renamed in1870 after the Marquis of Lorne. Lorne overlooks lovely Loutit Bay. The Bay is the resting ground for many unfortunate ships who came to grief in this moody bay - Shipwreck Plaque Walk around the bay shares the stories of these tragedies.
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Now this is a good way to make sure you get a view!
Along the GOR near Moggs Creek |
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| The Memorial Arch at Eastern View, GOR |
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| Great project! Great story! |
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| Lorne viewed from Big Hill, GOR |
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| Hmmm...........what's the surf like today? |
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The rock platform, which is in abundance around Lorne!
Accounts for so many shipwrecks in the area and along this coast!! |
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| Looking across Loutit Bay to the Grand Pacific Hotel from the Great Ocean Road as we drive into Lorne |
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| The Grand Pacific Hotel perched on the hill overlooking Lorne Pier |
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| The colour of the water was striking! |
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| Erskine Falls |
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| The Tree Ferns were abundant and beautiful! |
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| The Erskine River at the base of the Falls |
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| So pretty!! |
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The estuary of the Erskine River
This is the view out of the MH-nice backyard! :) |
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A walk along the boardwalk and across Swing Bridge lands us on the beach!
Very convenient! |
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| And it does swing!!! |
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| The Swing Bridge Boat House - popular coffee stop! |
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| Onto the beach - so beautiful! |
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| Sparkling! |
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| The "White Queen" and Eagle Rock from Lorne Beach |
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| Beach walking! |
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| The beach, rock platform and the Pier and a perfect "Sun-day" for everyone to enjoy them all! |
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A great play area in the beachfront park for adults and kids!
The Lorne Beach Pavilion for the adults - bar, cafe and restaurant!
The Lorne Sea Baths and Fun Park for the kids! |
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| Nice restaurant on the beach |
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| The kids enjoying the Sea Baths - fun water boats and balls! |
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| What a playground! |
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| Mini golf and trampolines! |
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| Swim and play! |
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| Mountjoy Parade, the main street of Lorne |
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| Nice casual beachside eateries |
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| Interesting units and accommodation |
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| Places to sit to enjoy the views! :) |
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| Funky shops |
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Great guard dogs!
So cute! Took his job seriously! |
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| Good waves! |
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| Rock platform exploring |
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Haven't seen necklace seaweed since I was a kid - we use to fire them at each other
by popping them off the string one at a time |
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| How's that for shapes and textures - Mother nature! |
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| Pretty in Pink! |
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| Fascinating patterns! |
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| From the rock platform onto the coastal walk path near the Pier |
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| Where to now?! lol |
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| No matter where, we will have a "whale" of a time! :) |
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| The seafood restaurant at The Lorne Pier |
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| Standing guard! |
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| A Blue Crane looking for dinner |
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| Point Grey, just past the Lorne Pier |
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I'm still here!
Love the teal blue on the wings! |
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| The surf was pounding at Point Gray |
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| The popular Pier - walking, fishing, viewing... |
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| Split Point Lighthouse and Eagle Rock at Aireys Inlet bask in the afternoon sunlight at the end of the Pier |
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The sun is starting to set - looking back along the rock platform towards Lorne from the Pier -
so beautiful! |
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| Another fisherman! Tea time! |
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Can you see the Great Ocean Road hanging on the cliffs?
Can you see the man swimming out in the Bay!? |
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Can you see what was swimming between the flags this morning at Lorne beach?!!! - True!
On display at the Fish Co-Op at the Pier |
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A Bronze Whaler!
Don't think that man should have been swimming way out there in the bay! |
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| Afternoon delight! |
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| Enjoying the waves and the last rays of sunshine! |
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| Sweet! |
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| The Mantra at Lorne has lots of new guests!- they like "lawn"! |
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| Came to welcome us home! :) |
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| Very peaceful and relaxing at the MH!..................... |
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................ so time for a snooze!
Another great day! :) |
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