... accommodation check out wotif for each destination for rates & availablity. http://www.wotif.com/hotels/australia-vic-lorne-hotels.html For a family you would be best suited to an apartment ie.. http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W10430& Port Campbell http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W247977 ... more

... Keep is a comfortably sized apartment with a balcony, separate to the main house. I guessed correctly that Mardi’s husband Dave did a lot of the work in constructing it – the attention to detail on his behalf is excellent. The apartment is beautifully air conditioned, well fitted out with ... more

... website itself mentions being finalists in the 2005 tourism awards. I checked Quest Warrnambool, our apartment could sleep four but they apparently can take up to seven. Warrnambool also has the advantages of a much bigger town. Depends on what you're after I guess. http://www.questwarrnambool.com.au ... more

... also try- http://www.lornevictoria.com.au/9/apartment-villas.aspx Even if availability isn't showing on booking sites, it's always worth contacting a property that you may be interested in directly (by email or phone) - they don't necessarily make every room available to the booking sites ... more

... good shops to potter round in and some great restaurants. Try this site for some accomodation options in Lorne. My rec would be the Mantra Erskine Beach Resort. Or the Pacific apartments. Although the Cumberland is also very popular with visitors. http://www.lornevictoria.com.au/9/apartment-villas.aspx ... more

brrr cold to swim at eastern beach in Geelong in June and yes.. agree that four points is better than Mercure.. better location too ! You might like to look at an apartment in Geelong ..there are apartments next door to the four points which are ideal for a family. ... more

... It does look very nice and the location is great. We didn't find anything about family apartments nearby (my pre-TA days unfortunately). Btw the OP apparently only came back once the following day to check for replies so there's probably no need to keep this thread going ... more

... great ocean road area would be perfect, however schoolies week is on at the same time. Does it get out of control there and should I avoid this area? Can anyone suggest a private, out of the way cottage/apartment for a romantic week, with ocean views and spa? Thankyou ... more

... window in our son's apartment building was blown out. My wife is totally freaked out and is now saying it was her last trip over. All our kids are scheduled to be home for at least a visit between now and christmas and I think their mothers intention is ... more