What's on in Lorne, Victoria


Lorne is a favorite beach resort and holiday town, located on the scenic Great Ocean Road, between Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Wye River. It is close to the many towns and villages dotted along the Great Ocean road between Geelong and Warrnambooland not far from Anglesea. The main hub for entertainment is Mountjoy Parade with its many cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and boutiques arrayed along the foreshore at Lorne. This creates a 'Mediterranean-like ambiance to the area which is part of the charm of Lorne. Further south is Point Grey and its jetty from which the famous Lorne Pier to Pub, annual open water swimming event is held. This event attracts thousands of visitors from Melbourne and interstate. It is one of the key events on the open swimming calendar in the southern States. Swimming, boating and water sports are the main focus for recreation in the town. The mouth of the Erskine River is a popular swimming spot with its suspension bridge an added attraction. The mountainous and intriguing Otway Ranges and the Great Otway National Park, inland from to Lorne, provide opportunities for bush walking, mountain biking, eco tours and enjoying the spectacular scenery, including Erskine Falls are located just 8 km west of Lorne. There are many local pubs and clubs, restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues in Lorne. The delights of many other towns along the Great Ocean Road are also close by. See the list of venues, events and attractions in the links provided below. An up to date gig guide for live music and entertainment is also provided. There is a wide range of beachfront accommodation in Lorne and nearby. Discover the wide range of activities available in Lorne, including tours of the local wineries.

What's to See and Do - Attractions, Activities
Visit Local Wineries and Cellar Doors
See Beachfront accommodation in Geelong Area
See Beachfront accommodation in Lorne Area
See Beachfront accommodation in Torquay Area
See Beachfront accommodation in Queenscliff
See Beachfront accommodation in Airleys Inlet


Venues, Pubs and Gig List   Jump to Gig Guide

....Lorne Area

Grand Pacific Hotel
Mantra Hotel Resort
Lorne Hotel

....Queenscliff Area

Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff
Athelstane Wine Bar
Royal Underground Cocktail Lounge
Portsea Hotel
Loquat Restaurant
Drysdale Hotel
Smokehouse Sorrento

....Barwon Heads, Portarlington

At the Heads
Zebra Bar and Bistro
Grand Hotel, Portarlington
Saints and Sailors Portarlington Rye Wine Lounge
Rosebud Hotel
Leopold Sportsmans Club
The Rose at GPO

....Torquay Area

Torquay Hotel Motel
The Grovedale Hotel
Odyssey Tavern and Brewery
LaPacino
The Carlton Hotel
Gold Diggers Arms

....Aireys Inlet

Aireys Pub
Cuda Bar, Lorne
The Grovedale Hotel
Odyssey Tavern and Brewery

....Geelong

Lambys Tavern
Barzar Lounge Geelong
Beav's Bar
Belmont Hotel
Black Hatt
Buckley's Entertainment Centre
Cloud 9 Bar & Lounge
Cocco Lounge
Edge Geelong
Elephant & Castle Hotel
Eureka Sports Saloon
Fishbowl
Grazze
The Grovedale Hotel
Irish Murphys Geelong
Lambys Wool Museum
Lord of the Isles Tavern
Odyssey Tavern & Brewery
Phoenix Hotel
Ripples on the Bay
Sawyers Arms Tavern
The Barking Dog
Bush Inn Hotel
The Carlton Hotel
The City Quarter
The Cremorne Hotel
Dive Bar & Coffee House
Gateway Hotel
The Lord Nelson
Telegraph Hotel
The Yardz
Toast Nightclub
Unwined Cellar Bar
Alley Cat Hotel
Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Bush Inn Geelong
Carrington Hotel Geelong
Clarendon Hotel
Commun Na Feine Hotel
De La Ville Hotel
Edge Geelong
Elephant and Castle Hotel
Eureka Sportz Saloon Cafe
Sheraton Hotel Geelong
Geelong Football Club SC
Geelong Hotel
Gold Diggers Arms Hotel
Great Western Hotel Newtown
Ha'penny Bridge Irish Pub
Hogs Breath Cafe
Icon Corio Hotel
Jokers on Ryrie
National Hotel
Opium Cocktail Bar
Peoples Pub
Phoenix Hotel
Preston Hotel Geelong
Room 99
Scottish Chief`s Tavern Brewery
Sir Charles Darling Hotel
Sir Charles Hotham Hotel
Statik Bar & Lounge
The Bended Elbow
The Carlton Hotel
The Lord Nelson Tavern
The Max Hotel
Valley Inn Hotel
Zest Lounge Bar Dining

Local Gigs

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