Victoria's coastline is dotted with seaside towns that each offer their own version of the perfect getaway. Three of the most loved — Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Kilcunda — sit along different stretches of coast and cater to very different kinds of travelers. Whether you're chasing a lively beach town with boutique shopping, a laid-back fishing village surrounded by rainforest, or a quiet, wind-swept escape far from the crowds, this guide breaks down what makes each destination unique. At Beach Get Aways , we help travelers find the right coastal base for their trip, and we're often asked how these three towns compare. Here's an honest, practical look at each. Lorne: The Classic Great Ocean Road Favourite Lorne is the town most people picture when they think of a Victorian coastal holiday. It's polished, vibrant, and packed with cafes, restaurants, and boutique stores lining the main street just steps from the sand. Best for: Couples, families wanting amenities...
If you’ve driven the Bass Highway toward Phillip Island, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen Kilcunda without stopping. It’s the little town where the road suddenly opens up to a wide, wind-whipped beach and a rickety old trestle bridge, and most people just keep driving. That’s a shame, because Kilcunda deserves more than a glance out the car window. It’s quietly become one of the best coastal holiday spots in Victoria, and the people who do stop tend to come back. A Beach That Actually Feels Like Yours Kilcunda’s main beach is long, dramatic, and rarely crowded. Unlike some of the more famous stretches of coast further along toward Phillip Island, you can walk here for twenty minutes without seeing more than a handful of other people, even on a weekend. The surf is decent enough for a paddle, the dunes are wild and untouched, and the old Kilcunda Trestle Bridge sitting just above the sand gives the whole scene a kind of quiet, photogenic charm that doesn’t need filters. T...