Lorne & Aireys Inlet
Two of the road’s best-loved stops — the Split Point Lighthouse and the soldier-built Memorial Arch at Aireys, and Lorne’s beach, pier and the Erskine Falls behind.
Lorne & Aireys Inlet
Between the surf coast and the Otways lie two of the road’s most-loved stops. Aireys Inlet guards the Split Point Lighthouse and the Memorial Arch that marks the soldier-built road; a little further, Lorne is the classic Great Ocean Road town — a swimming beach and pier, cafes and galleries, with Erskine Falls and clifftop lookouts in the hills behind. Together they make a perfect first day’s drive.
What to Do
Split Point Lighthouse
“The White Queen” of Round the Twist fame, with clifftop walks and big coast views.
The Memorial Arch
The timber arch honouring the WWI soldiers who built the road — the classic photo stop.
Beach & Pier
A calm swimming beach, the pier, and a town of cafes and galleries — a favourite overnight.
Erskine Falls
A beautiful waterfall in the hills behind Lorne, plus Teddy’s Lookout over the coast.
Tips
- Stop at the Memorial Arch at Eastern View for the classic photo
- Walk or drive up to Erskine Falls and Teddy’s Lookout behind Lorne
- Lorne makes a lively, central overnight — see where to stay
- Climb (or admire) the Split Point Lighthouse at Aireys Inlet
- Continue to Apollo Bay & Cape Otway and the Otways
Lorne & Aireys Inlet — FAQ
What is Lorne known for?
Lorne is the Great Ocean Road’s classic seaside town — a swimming beach and pier, cafes and galleries, and the Otway hinterland behind it with Erskine Falls and Teddy’s Lookout. It’s a favourite overnight base.
What is at Aireys Inlet?
The Split Point Lighthouse (“the White Queen”), made famous by the TV series Round the Twist, with clifftop walks and views. The Memorial Arch, marking the road built as a war memorial, is nearby at Eastern View.
What is the Memorial Arch?
A timber arch over the road at Eastern View, near Aireys Inlet, commemorating the returned WWI soldiers who built the Great Ocean Road between 1919 and 1932 — a popular photo stop.
What can you do around Lorne?
Swim and stroll the pier, walk to Erskine Falls or Teddy’s Lookout, browse the cafes and galleries, and in summer catch events like the Pier to Pub swim. See events.
Is Lorne a good base?
Yes — it’s a lively, central overnight base mid-drive, with beaches, dining and the Otways close by. See where to stay.
The Great Ocean Road, Planned Around You
The Twelve Apostles, the surf coast, the Otway rainforest and the wildlife — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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