Swing Bridge

Lorne is a beautiful place for a weekend away.

Not sure I'd recommend this place for the bridge itself, also whilst walking on the sands, there was a sign that says waters have high concentration of bacteria. But the trees next to the cafe though, just beautiful. You don't see trees with half its branches growing towards the water like that everywhere and the way the sun rays reflected through the branches as it was setting, it's just beautiful, I couldn't quite capture it with my phone camera

Skip the traffic in town! Walk along the beach and check out this gorgeous little bridge!

An historic little suspension bridge over the mouth of the Erskine River which makes possible a beautiful walk through the Lorne township then along the ocean beach or the avenue of 100 year old cypress pines over the bridge and back along the river to the camping grounds or the town. Good at any time of the day in any weather and there is a great little cafe at the boathouse at the southern end of the bridge.

As you drive into Lorne, it is one of the first attractions you see, and your eyes are drawn to its classic lines and structural magnificence.Lorne Swing Bridge - is the perfect selfie spot and I walked around this area many times due to its panoramic qualities. [See the MANY views and atmospheric changes in the photos below].In 2013 it was upgraded to fit with current safety codes, yet keeping a similar design to the original. The narrow, yet sturdy bridge, connects the Erskine River's mouth with the ocean and is accessible through the campgrounds/side street adjacent to a tiny carpark. There is an informative plaque at one end and a grave of historical significance, nearby.The quaint Swing Bridge Cafe alongside offers breakfast/lunch and great coffees, which is the perfect way to end a walk around the many walking circuits of Lorne.Lorne Beach can be accessed from here when the tide is out, and the walking path along Erskine River leads you back into town and makes for a lovely start or end to the day.This may be 'just a bridge' to some, but to others, it is a grand architectural structure, a meeting place, a relaxing place, a place to exercise, a place to photograph...I loved it.

A picturesque way to be greeted to Lorne, the bridge stands out against the water and sand allowing easy access to the cafe, or from the cafe to the walkways along the Erskine River

A lovely bridge and boardwalk. Very enjoyable morning stroll

Not something you would head towards as a must do thing in Lorne, but it makes a great landmark for a meeting point. It also comes with a cafe over looking, so make it a point to meet up and then a walk in the sands. At low tide that is

This is small beautiful bridge which makes water inlet and small lake wonderful. Walk along the inlet and looking at bridge gives so much mindfulness.

Cute bridge with river and ocean views. Nice walk. Cafe on the other side