Teddy’s Lookout and Erskine Falls from Lorne

Teddy’s Lookout is the viewpoint at the end of George Street, 2 km from the heart of Lorne. Erskine Falls is the inland waterfall whose base (Lookout Two) is closed under the 18 February 2026 update. Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is the body that publishes both of those pages. ⁠^{1, 3, 4}

What we found

At a glance, Teddy’s Lookout is a short stop, and Erskine Falls viewing is limited to the upper platform. For example, the authority places the lookout 2 km from the heart of Lorne. The 18 February 2026 update closes the base and sections of the walking track. The research method was to compare only the pages named in Sources. ⁠^{1, 3, 4}

Where is Teddy’s Lookout and what do you see?

Teddy’s Lookout is at the end of George Street, 2 km from the heart of Lorne. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority says the view takes in the winding Great Ocean Road, the St George River mouth and the Southern Ocean. ⁠¹

The authority lists car parking, viewing platforms, picnic tables, walking tracks and a photo lookout, and it calls the site family friendly. A small parking area is near the lookout. There are no public toilets or other amenities. ⁠¹

The address on that page is 2300 Great Ocean Road, and short walking trails start at the lookout. The photograph below is an aerial of the coast the lookout overlooks. It was not taken from the lookout. ⁠¹

How do you walk to Teddy’s Lookout from Lorne?

Visit Great Ocean Road says to drive to the rotunda at the end of George Street and walk a few hundred metres to Teddy’s Lookout. The same page describes a circuit from the car park on George Street and Francis Street. ⁠²

The same page describes the Teddy’s Lookout and Queens Park Lookout Loop. It starts and finishes at the car park on the corner of George Street and Francis Street: a 1.6 km circuit via three lookouts, about 45 minutes, graded Moderate. ⁠²

Is Erskine Falls open?

On 1 November 2026, the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s Erskine Falls page was marked temporarily closed. Its 18 February 2026 update says the base of the falls and sections of the walking track are closed, with viewing limited to the upper platform. Check Parks Victoria’s change of conditions listing before you go. ⁠^{3, 4, 6}

Lookout Two (the base) is closed under that update. The photograph below was taken in July 2020. It does not show current conditions. ⁠⁴

What is the Erskine Falls walk like when it’s open?

The authority’s standing description sets out two lookouts, and Lookout Two (the base) is closed under the 18 February 2026 update. Lookout One is a paved track with steps from the car park, and it overlooks the falls. The page does not give Lookout One a step count. ⁠^{3, 4}

That description says Lookout One is a paved track with steps from the car park, about 300 m return and about 15 minutes. It overlooks the falls. The page does not give Lookout One a step count. ⁠³

Lookout Two, at the base, is more than 300 steps, about 700 m return and about 30 minutes. The authority says the path can be slippery, especially after rain. Lookout Two (the base) is closed under the 18 February 2026 update. ⁠^{3, 4}

Teddy’s Lookout or Erskine Falls: which suits your trip?

Teddy’s Lookout suits a short stop at the end of George Street. Erskine Falls is an inland trip, and the base is closed under the February update. The table uses the distances and facilities each page states. Use that table when you are choosing between the lookout and the falls. ⁠^{1, 2, 3, 4}

Can you see Teddy’s Lookout on a tour from Melbourne?

Miutour’s description names Teddy’s Lookout. Aus Ocean Travel’s listing does not name Teddy’s Lookout or Erskine Falls, so ask the operator before booking if you want Teddy’s Lookout added. Miutour’s listing is a full-day private tour that includes hotel pick-up. ⁠^{7, 8}

Miutour’s listing is a full-day private tour with hotel pick-up. The description names Teddy’s Lookout, with lunch in Lorne, then Wye River, Kennett River for a koala walk, Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. The itinerary lists 1 hour in Lorne, the inclusions list additional stops if requested, and the listing says the driver gives suggestions but is not a guide. ⁠⁷

Aus Ocean Travel’s listing is a custom private tour of 12 hours. The itinerary gives Lorne about 15 minutes and does not name Teddy’s Lookout or Erskine Falls. Ask the operator before booking if you want Teddy’s Lookout added; the listing does not say the operator will add it. ⁠⁸

For other Melbourne tours that pause in Lorne, see Great Ocean Road tours that stop in Lorne. ⁠

What should you check before you go?

Check Parks Victoria’s change of conditions listing before you go, because the authority says conditions can change. The 18 February 2026 update says Lorne itself is open, while the base of Erskine Falls and sections of the walking track remain closed. Follow the signs, and do not enter a closed area. ⁠^{4, 6}

Teddy’s Lookout has no public toilets and only a small car park. At Erskine Falls, the standing description says the steps to the base can be slippery. Lookout Two (the base) is closed under the February update. ⁠^{1, 3}

The circuit page says a January 2026 flash flood washed away bridges and walkways, some trails are closed, and the authority is working with Parks Victoria. The February update also points readers to emergency.vic.gov.au for broader emergency and road conditions. The loop page tells travellers to check VicEmergency and VicTraffic. ⁠^{5, 4, 2}

Browse things to do for more in Lorne. If you need a room, the where to stay in Lorne guide compares beachfront and bush stays. Both of these stops have car parks, and the car hire guide covers collecting a car at Melbourne Airport, Avalon or Geelong. ⁠

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