About Teddy's Lookout
Teddy's Lookout is an elevated coastal viewpoint above the town of Lorne on Victoria's Great Ocean Road in Surf Coast Shire. Accessed via George Street, it features a timber viewing platform set among eucalypt forest. The lookout is notable for sweeping panoramic views over Lorne, the coastline, Bass Strait and the winding Great Ocean Road, making it a popular short stop for sightseeing and photography along the scenic coastal route.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short uphill walk from a small car park to an elevated timber viewing platform surrounded by coastal eucalypt forest. The platform offers uninterrupted panoramic views over Lorne township, Lorne Beach, the Great Ocean Road as it curves along the coastline, and Bass Strait. The site is open and exposed, primarily for sightseeing and photography, with interpretive signage and no shops or cafes on site.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views over Lorne, the Great Ocean Road and Bass Strait
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Elevated timber viewing platform above the coastline
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Photography opportunities of the winding coastal road and beaches
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Short forest walk from car park to lookout
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Sunset views over the ocean
Route
| By air | Nearest major airports are Avalon Airport near Geelong and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), followed by road transfer via the Great Ocean Road. |
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| By train | No direct rail to Lorne; nearest major railway stations are in Geelong and Waurn Ponds, with onward road connection via bus or car. |
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