Only a short two-hour drive from Melbourne, Lorne is a sleepy little hollow that has magnificent restaurants and cafes.
It’s perfect for the family, with sun, surf and loads of activities for the kids.
There’s no place I would rather be than on the beach with my wife Jas and our three kids – the beach is also protected from the wind which is a bonus. This gem of a coastal town just gives you a great sense of being close to nature and it’s where I can enjoy some of my favourite past-times, including surfing and ocean paddling.
When I’m there, I can never go past dropping into the local Angler’s watering hole – perfect for a crisp ale or a rosé on a Friday afternoon.
I try to go to Lorne with my family five or six times a year just to relax and reset; having such a busy schedule, it’s important to have that time with my family to get away from it all, and get back to the simpler things in life.
Words by Richie Vandenberg, Co-founder of the wine company The Hidden Sea
