Lorne accommodation from AU$159

Pet-friendly accommodation is hard to come by in Lorne, but if you’re travelling with your pup, theOtway Estate Winery & Brewery is about an hour’s drive from Lorne in Barongarook, and pets stay free in certain rooms. You and your buddy can hang out on the terrace and grill up lunch on the barbecue, or just relax inside. It’s also about a 20-minute drive from Lake Colac, where you can take your leashed dog along the Lake Colac Walk or the scenic Tiger Rail Trail.

• Chatby Lane Lorne has 10 rooms on offer, making it the perfect size for any sort of travel party. The in-room coffeemaker and continental breakfast (for a fee) will fuel you up for your day, whether you spend it lounging on the terrace or exploring Lorne.
• Holiday in style at Allenvale, set in Allendale Camping Reserve. All rooms come with fireplaces and furnished patios, along with gorgeous views of the surrounding forest. Book a cottage with a living room and barbecue for ultimate convenience.

• Rent a studio or two-bed cottage at the  Lorne Bush House Cottages & Eco Retreats. All cottages come with fireplaces and jetted tubs for ultimate relaxation. More adventurous travellers can book an Eco Retreat tent, which puts you up close and personal with the wilderness – with a private en suite and kitchenette, that is
• Book a rustic cabin just off the Erskine River at Great Ocean Road Cottages. You’ll feel like you’re deep in the woods, but downtown Lorne is about a 15-minute walk away. Each cottage includes a kitchenette so you can cook up a meal or snack, as well as laundry facilities that will come in handy after a day spent hiking.