Barwon Downs Travel Guide

Tourist 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 ₹17,055 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
₹17,055
₹18,869 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,059 reviews)
Rooms in okay condition, noisy when on the ground floor as doors can be heard opening and closing everywhere.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Mantra Lorne

Mantra Lorne

4.5 out of 5
Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
The price is ₹13,649 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹13,649
₹14,755 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room with all the amenities to make it a great stay and a superb view on the ocean !

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Mantra Lorne
Seaview Motel and Apartments

Seaview Motel and Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Thomson Street Apollo Bay VIC
The price is ₹8,645 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
₹8,645
₹9,565 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (800 reviews)
Clean comfortable accommodation with a pleasant view from the balcony.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Seaview Motel and Apartments
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Cumberland Lorne Resort

Cumberland Lorne Resort

4.5 out of 5
150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,059 reviews)
Rooms in okay condition, noisy when on the ground floor as doors can be heard opening and closing everywhere.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Cumberland Lorne Resort
Apollo Bay Holiday Park

Apollo Bay Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
27 Cawood Street Apollo Bay VIC
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
Quiet , clean close to town

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Apollo Bay Holiday Park
Seafarers Getaway

Seafarers Getaway

4 out of 5
6080 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay VIC
Stay at this beach apartment in Apollo Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Old Cable ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (857 reviews)
Fabulous location, and great view. Room was very clean.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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