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Erskine Falls Retreat

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· Lorne, Victoria

125 acres hosted by Matthew V.

3 Vehicle/Tent sites

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125 acre property on the fringe of the beautiful seaside town of Lorne. The bustling tourist town is home to some of Australia's finest wildlife including koala's, kangaroos, kookaburra's and wallabies... all of which are witnessed roaming around the property with undisturbed nonchalance. In addition to this wildlife, the natural landscape and scenery is one to behold, with lush green grass, waterfalls scattered around the area (including Erskine Falls just a 2 minute drive from the property) and the chance to cool off in the ocean with a short 10 minute drive into the township of Lorne. Your passage to Lorne is an extraordinary one to say the least, spoilt for choice with two incredible routes, the first is the unique and famous Great Ocean Road... exhibit beautiful waves, clear blue water and a road fit for a race-car track. The second route to Lorne is via small regional towns inland with endless rolling hills and healthy green landscapes as far as the eye can see and that's all before you hit Otway national park! This secluded property is special because it is situated in a remarkable position with the perks of both country and coastal living, not to mention unrivalled serenity... being 550m above sea level, snow isn't uncommon on the odd day during winter and surf is only 10 minutes away, so truly extraordinary. There are huge Trees approximately 200ft tall that tower over you in an area of the property we refer to as "valley of the kings" and some in excess of 300 years old. Witness small isolated gulleys (if the weather permits) and you're prepared for a little small hike into our wonderland. My family and I are situated in a modest farmhouse on the north side of the property, with our little camping spots for you scattered around the scenic high points. Water is provided on site, leave the area as you found it. Otherwise get your adventure started.

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108 Ratings · 59 reviews

Cameron G.recommends

May 19, 2024

Site 6 - Farm surround by national park

Awesome location and perfect set up. Surrpunded by beautiful trees on a well maintained property. Matthew is a great host, super friendly and helpful. We'll be back!

Brett F.recommends

May 4, 2024

Site 6 - Farm surround by national park

Awesome hideaway location near Lorn

Amazing location only 15 mins to Lorne. Great privacy and a very cute site with a tin roof shelter and fire pit. Matthew the host was very welcoming and had great location knowledge. Definitely recommend staying here. We will be back! Brett & Narelle

David K.recommends

April 16, 2024

Site 1 - Farm surround by national park

Beautiful secluded property amongst the trees. Loved our stay! We will be back for sure. Matthew was extremely easy to communicate with and accommodating.

Rachel K.recommends

April 2, 2024

Site 1 - Farm surround by national park

Secluded paradise 15mins from Lorne

Nestled amidst the wilderness of the Otways, Erskine Falls Retreat is an absolute hidden gem. Conveniently located just over 2 hours from Melb and 15 mins from Lorne it offers the best of both words; a secluded setting surrounded by ancient gumtree's and bird noise plus the added convenience of Lorne's town centre only a short drive away (supermarket, cafes and restaurants). We spent mornings and evenings cooking and chilling at the campsite and daytimes surfing and lounging on the beach, we felt safe leaving our items behind. We booked all three campsites over the Easter break for a large group which included adults and kids under 5yrs, it was perfect! There were lots of nooks for tents to be set up so we weren't on top of each other, the communal area included a huge container of drinking water and a raised fire pit. The dense bushland acted as a natural barrier for kids which meant we didn't have to worry about them running off/ other cars - definitely needed to be snake aware though. Matt the host was helpful and responsive on texts leading up to the trip we purchased fire wood directly from him as it was really good value and meant we didn't have to bring it with us. One point to note is that there is a leave no trace toilet policy, not a deal breaker but something to be mindful of particularly with a large group. The closest public toilet is 5mins drive away, plenty of free toilets down on Lorne beach too. All in all a great trip can't wait to return.

Victor L.recommends

March 25, 2024

Site 1 - Farm surround by national park

Serene

Lovely quiet spot, grass underfoot and towering trees. Relatively easy access for a caravan. Highly recommended.

Melissa W.recommends

March 23, 2024

Site 6 - Farm surround by national park

Hidden Gem

Wow, the photos do not do this beautiful place justice. We had the nicest weekend away...quiet and absolutely stunning scenery. Matt was a lovely host, friendly and accommodating. Really looking forward to coming back again to this hidden gem! Thanks Matt. Melissa and Steve

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Lorne, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gadubanud First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Matthew V.

Joined in March 2022

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