The Venue
The Mantra Erskine Beach Resort, Mount Joy Parade, Lorne, Victoria
ASC08 will be held at the Mantra Erskine Beach Resort, located in the picturesque coastal township of Lorne, Victoria, on the famous Great Ocean Road, approximately two hours drive from Melbourne.
Located amidst 12 acres of lush landscaped gardens, Mantra Erskine Beach Resort is one of the largest resorts and conference destinations in Victoria, and the only beachfront property in Lorne. Offering something for all tastes, this venue features a range of facilities including a new restaurant and bar, cafe and Day Spa.
How to get there
Lorne is 140 kilometres south of Melbourne, approximately a 2-hour drive. Travel by car via the Great Ocean Road. Alternatively, for delegates leaving from Melbourne CBD, there will be shuttle buses arranged. Only those who indicate their wish to have transport provided on their ASC Registration Form will be provided with transfers .
Coach Transfer Service
A coach service will depart from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre following the completion of the 6th International Conference on Early Psychosis to the 10th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference at Mantra Erskine Beach Resort in Lorne on the evening of Wednesday 22nd October. There will be a return service operating on Friday 24th October from Lorne back to Melbourne after the completion of the 10th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference. A $60 Return Early Bird fee will be charged for this service.
Lorne
With its Mediterranean feel and picture-postcard scenery, this beautiful seaside town has been attracting visitors for more than a century. Set between the waters of Loutit Bay and the cool Otway forests, Lorne has a charm that’s hard to surpass. Add mild weather, café culture, shops, boutiques and galleries and you have one of the Great Ocean Road’s most popular holiday destinations.
Discover the Erskine Falls cascading into a beautiful fern gully in the Great Otway National Park. Relax with a latte at a sidewalk café, picnic under the trees on the foreshore or dine on freshly caught seafood at a local restaurant.
Activities and attractions
- Browse through boutiques, shops and galleries on the main street
- Explore cool fern gullies and cascading waterfalls via more than 50 kilometres of signposted walking tracks in the Great Otway National Park
- Stop for a picnic in the tree-lined reserve above the beach with fine views of Loutit Bay
- Enjoy a coffee or meal at one of Lorne’s cafés and restaurants
- Relax and unwind with a wellbeing treatment at the local day spas
For more information on visiting Lorne and the Great Ocean Road, click here.