Barwon Downs

Travel Guide

Lake Elizabeth is a remote mountain lake formed by a landslide and a beautiful place to spend some time searching for the Platypus. The lake is about 3/4hr walk to reach from the carpark along a well made pathway. My photo was taken near the western edge of the lake. Hidden deep in the Otways it has inspiring beauty with heavily timbered flanks and calm waters punctuated by the trunks of dead trees, drowned when the valley was flooded more than 50 years ago to form this "perched lake”. The elusive platypus can be found in the waters of the lake - wake up early or head to Lake Elizabeth at dusk to catch a glimpse of these shy Australian natives.
Lake Elizabeth is a remote mountain lake formed by a landslide and a beautiful place to spend some time searching for the Platypus. The lake is about 3/4hr walk to reach from the carpark along a well made pathway. My photo was taken near the western edge of the lake. Hidden deep in the Otways it has inspiring beauty with heavily timbered flanks and calm waters punctuated by the trunks of dead trees, drowned when the valley was flooded more than 50 years ago to form this "perched lake”. The elusive platypus can be found in the waters of the lake - wake up early or head to Lake Elizabeth at dusk to catch a glimpse of these shy Australian natives.
Lake Elizabeth is one of my favourite hidden gems in the Otway region. It's a beautiful campground that has many hiking trails. The lake was created when a landslide formed a dam. Now you have haunting dead trees rising from the middle of the lake. It's very secluded and is a place to get different photos. You can occasionally find platypus here #localgem
Walk around the lake.
Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is NT$6,261 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
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NT$6,887 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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Mantra Lorne

Mantra Lorne

4.5 out of 5
Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is NT$4,710 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
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NT$5,092 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room with all the amenities to make it a great stay and a superb view on the ocean !

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Beachfront Motel

Beachfront Motel

3 out of 5
163 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay VIC
The price is NT$3,416 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,416
NT$3,758 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Bowls Club ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (633 reviews)
Friendly staff. Large clean room with an attached kitchen if needed. Parking directly outside the accommodation. Quiet location..but two minutes walk from restaurants, cafes and bars. Nice place!! Well wirth visiting the Telegraph Museum @ the east end of the town. Fascinating history.

Reviewed on 2026/2/1

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Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,053 reviews)
Very clean, great amenities. Always book an ocean view room which never disappoints. Refurbished pool area looks great

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Apollo Bay Holiday Park

Apollo Bay Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
27 Cawood Street Apollo Bay VIC
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8.2/10 Very Good! (316 reviews)
Quiet , clean close to town

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Apollo Bay Holiday Park
BIG4 Aireys Inlet

BIG4 Aireys Inlet

3 out of 5
19 Great Ocean Rd Aireys Inlet VIC
Stay at this cabin in Aireys Inlet. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Sandy Gully Beach and Eco Logic are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Clean amenities and great customer service

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