Lorne Victoria Australia

1 – 3 Mountjoy Parade

• Baker’s Store
• Ridgeway’s Supermarket
• In 2003 Ridgeway’s Supermarket became Foodworks Lorne

Erskine Bridge

In the early days coaches would use a ford to cross the Erskine River coming in from Deans Marsh. The ford allowed the horses to have a drink of water and cool their feet after an arduous journey over Mount Benwerrin to Lorne. In 1898 a wooden bridge was built across the Erskine River. In 1946, a concrete bridge replaced the old timber bridge.

Kia Ora Caravan Park

2009, Kia-Ora Caravan Park

Erskine River Shops

2026, Erskine River Shops Precinct

15 Mountjoy Parade

(Ocean side of Mountjoy Parade)

• SUPERMODEL (Lorne Sculpture Exhibition)
• Old Power Station
• Visitor Information Centre

In his booklet “Lorne A Living History” by Doug Stirling, we read that the power station, owned by Winchelsea Shire Council, was used to provide lighting for Lorne in about 1920. Bob Reid, the first engineer, planted an oak tree which is still standing in front of today’s Visitor Information Centre. The power plant generated 240 volt DC power and operated until it closed in 1936, when the State Electrical Commission connected the 240 volt AC power supply.

16 Mountjoy Parade

• Erskine Cottage / Bridge House
• Gracedale Guesthouse was established near this location, Prior to Gracedale it was used in 1880 by George Stewart as a blacksmith shop.
• Lorne Community House “Fig Tree” opened in 1999.
• Lorne Historical Society

2009, Otway Street roundabout

Move South on Mountjoy Parade