Title: Visit Barwon Downs: 2026 Travel Guide for Barwon Downs, Victoria | Expedia.com [Hotels in Barwon Downs](https://expedia.com/Barwon-Downs-Hotels.d553248634384080452.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Barwon Downs](https://expedia.com/Barwon-Downs-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634384080452.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Barwon Downs](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Barwon-Downs.d553248634384080452.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barwon Downs Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Barwon-Downs.d553248634384080452.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Barwon Downs ## Travel 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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384080452/c62d8d52-04b8-4031-a4a2-141c09b20fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384080452/c62d8d52-04b8-4031-a4a2-141c09b20fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384080452/a080072e-684b-4102-80fa-84ecf904e838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walk around the lake. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384080452/dadb7682-35bb-4c30-8069-423fc91f1c1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Barwon Downs Things to do - Barwon Downs Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Barwon Downs ![Cumberland Lorne Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2270000/2266500/2266494/92b40960_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cumberland Lorne Resort 150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC $191 nightly $211 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,051 reviews) The hotel is in an amazing location but is quite dated. Beds and sheets weren’t very comfortable and could use refreshing. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=2266494&PinnedHotelID=2266494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384080452) ![Mantra Lorne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1154100/1154100/44dfc16a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantra Lorne Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC $148 nightly $160 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Location and activities within resort are great, so close to beach and main strip Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F18%2F2026&endDate=2%2F19%2F2026&selected=1154100&PinnedHotelID=1154100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384080452) ![LUXURY ECO ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE OTWAY NATIONAL PARK, GREAT OCEAN ROAD LORNE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652800/34652777/29f192ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LUXURY ECO ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE OTWAY NATIONAL PARK, GREAT OCEAN ROAD LORNE Lorne VIC Stay at this lodge in Benwerrin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Erskine Falls and Penny Royal Creek Bushland ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Beautiful place, amazingly set up Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=34652777&PinnedHotelID=34652777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384080452) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=34652777&PinnedHotelID=34652777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384080452) [See all 1,146 properties in Barwon Downs](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F7%2F2026®ionId=553248634384080452) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cumberland Lorne Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2270000/2266500/2266494/92b40960_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cumberland Lorne Resort 150 Mountjoy Parade Lorne VIC Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,051 reviews) The hotel is in an amazing location but is quite dated. Beds and sheets weren’t very comfortable and could use refreshing. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Lorne-Hotels-Cumberland-Lorne-Resort.h2266494.Hotel-Information) ![BIG4 Aireys Inlet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111366800/111366765/373a56b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BIG4 Aireys Inlet 19 Great Ocean Rd Aireys Inlet VIC Stay at this cabin in Aireys Inlet. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Sandy Gully Beach and Eco Logic are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Clean amenities and great customer service Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Aireys-Inlet-Hotels-BIG4-Aireys-Inlet.h111366765.Hotel-Information) ![The Pole House - At Fairhaven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33575200/33575167/98fa3b54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Pole House - At Fairhaven Fairhaven VIC Stay at this vacation home in Fairhaven. Enjoy balconies, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Table Rock Beach and Eco Logic ... 9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews) Overrated Highly overrated but the beach was nice Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Fairhaven-Hotels-The-Pole-House-At-Fairhaven.h33575167.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Barwon Downs](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634384080452&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Murroon-Bushland-Reserve-Barwon-Downs.d624509937670492160.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lorne: Live Wire Park Super Circuit Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44852212/5fbdba15-ebf7-4fb2-8839-222ea2ae563b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lorne: Live Wire Park Super Circuit Ticket $57 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lorne-live-wire-park-super-circuit-ticket.a44852212.activity-details) ![Yeodene: Tree Ropes Courses](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46792301/78a01b93-59ec-49a9-a9ad-55feb0ddb22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yeodene: Tree Ropes Courses $46 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/yeodene-tree-ropes-courses.a46792301.activity-details) ![Lorne: Live Wire Park Ticket with Zip Line Rollercoaster](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44808005/87496e9a-a487-41be-94e3-63abb79c9e9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lorne: Live Wire Park Ticket with Zip Line Rollercoaster $40 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lorne-live-wire-park-ticket-with-zip-line-rollercoaster.a44808005.activity-details) [See all activities in Barwon Downs](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Barwon-Downs.d553248634384080452.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Barwon Downs ![Great Ocean Road which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and waves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180404/78708e65-887f-4d5c-9071-f0e483946c66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lorne ![Cafe’s historic cottage for overnight stays, looks like a place from storybook.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353809/42a88fa3-0b9d-4de8-854e-e3f761a990ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Forrest ![Rock pool at the Barramundi falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia, one of the crocodile fre lakes in this area, where swimming is possible, Shutterstock ID 1112725160, Purchase Or](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435997/7df3beec-fec8-4154-9cd7-d240521ef05e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Barramunga - Cities near Barwon Downs - Places of interest [Lorne](https://expedia.com/Lorne.dx180404)[Pennyroyal](https://expedia.com/Pennyroyal.dx6141951)[Forrest](https://expedia.com/Forrest.dx6353809)[Barramunga](https://expedia.com/Barramunga.dx3000435997)[Murroon](https://expedia.com/Murroon.dx3000479425) - [Great Otway National Park ](https://expedia.com/Great-Otway-National-Park-Victoria.d6141907.Vacation-Attraction) - [Apollo Bay Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Apollo-Bay-Harbour-Victoria.d6141909.Vacation-Attraction) - [Otway Fly Treetop Adventures ](https://expedia.com/Otway-Fly-Treetop-Adventures-Ferguson.d6270615.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maits Rest Rainforest Walk ](https://expedia.com/Maits-Rest-Rainforest-Walk-Cape-Otway.d553248633841007133.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Redwoods Otways ](https://expedia.com/The-Redwoods-Otways-Beech-Forest.d553248635997965386.Vacation-Attraction) - [Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre ](https://expedia.com/Great-Ocean-Road-Visitor-Information-Centre-Apollo-Bay.d553248621566122754.Vacation-Attraction) - [Erskine Falls ](https://expedia.com/Erskine-Falls-Lorne.d553248621526965999.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Lorne-Queenscliff-Coastal-Reserve-Victoria.d660123387701526528.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marriners Lookout ](https://expedia.com/Marriners-Lookout-Apollo-Bay.d553248621580159053.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hopetoun Falls ](https://expedia.com/Hopetoun-Falls-Beech-Forest.d553248621532611423.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lorne Country Club ](https://expedia.com/Lorne-Country-Club-Lorne.d6145732.Vacation-Attraction) - [Split Point Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Split-Point-Lighthouse-Aireys-Inlet.d553248621562247572.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lorne Sea Baths ](https://expedia.com/Lorne-Sea-Baths-Lorne.d553248621532608634.Vacation-Attraction) - [Apollo Bay Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Apollo-Bay-Golf-Club-Apollo-Bay.d553248634009803943.Vacation-Attraction) - [Apollo Bay Bowls Club ](https://expedia.com/Apollo-Bay-Bowls-Club-Apollo-Bay.d553248634009802853.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skenes Creek Beachfront Park ](https://expedia.com/Skenes-Creek-Beachfront-Park-Victoria.d6206924.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shelly Beach ](https://expedia.com/Shelly-Beach-Apollo-Bay.d553248635997367994.Vacation-Attraction) - [Triplet Falls ](https://expedia.com/Triplet-Falls-Wyelangta.d553248621562247565.Vacation-Attraction) - [Otway Estate Winery and Brewery ](https://expedia.com/Otway-Estate-Winery-And-Brewery-Barongarook.d6272515.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lorne Surf Life Saving Club ](https://expedia.com/Lorne-Surf-Life-Saving-Club-Lorne.d553248621592934314.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barwon Park Mansion ](https://expedia.com/Barwon-Park-Mansion-Winchelsea.d6264109.Vacation-Attraction) - [Live Wire Park ](https://expedia.com/Live-Wire-Park-Lorne.d553248635942550902.Vacation-Attraction)