There are bowlo restaurants, and then there’s Little Picket. Set within a beautiful old weatherboard building, Lorne Bowling Club's in-house diner is helmed by a young Victorian chef who’s using local produce to create a menu of rustic, modern Australian dishes. Plus, nostalgic sweets from a by-the-slice buffet.

Featuring 25 different burgers.

This retreat on the Great Ocean Road is wedged between the coast and the forest – and centres around a stunning open-plan living area that’s ideal for entertaining.

PICO is a small homewares store with a curated selection of designer jewellery, lighting, furniture, art and photography, opposite Lorne beach. It functions as interior architect Georgina Jeffries’s creative outlet, each item matching her design style. Most have a story behind them, from the stunning photography by Jeffries’s husband Troy Fynmore to the food-themed jewellery and sunglasses by her friend Lucy Folk. Jeffries works from a small studio at the back of the store and is happy to talk you through her favourite items.

A classic beachfront pub with a vibing beer garden and ocean views.