2025 Lorne Genome Afternoon Activities
There are some fantastic afternoon activities available for delegates to take up on the Monday afternoon of the Lorne Genome Conference. See the options below.
To book your Monday afternoon activity simply choose your preference in the Add-On section when registering.
Learn to Surf
Includes:
2-hour surf lesson
All equipment (surfboard, wetsuit and sunscreen)
Instruction
The experience of catching your first wave will be one that is remembered for a lifetime.
Go Ride a Wave use use soft, foam surfboards - they’re safe, stable and very easy to learn on. Combine that with full length wetsuits to keep you warm, or rash-vests for the warmer months, you will be catching
your first wave in no time. Our goal is to give you a fun, safe experience of surfing, teaching you enough of the basics to get you “woohooing” all the way into the beach!
Mantra fun and games
Join your fellow Genome delegates for an afternoon of fun and games on the Mantra lawn. Activities include tennis, mini golf, big checkers giant Jenga and bowling!
Price: Complimentary
When: Between 1.00pm - 4.30pm
Tour of Lorne and Surrounds
Discover spectacular coastal wilderness and get your blood flowing by experiencing nature in all its wonder. Stops on the tour will include Erskine Falls, one of the most popular waterfalls in the Otway’s and Sheok Falls where you will discover misty waterfalls, giant ferns and ancient forests.
Teddys Lookout is a scenic spot with newly constructed walkways taking you to a viewing platform where you have breathtaking sweeping coastal views to surf breaking into the mouth of the Saint George River. A truly worthwhile spot for scenic views of the Great Ocean Road.
Price: $120pp
When: Coach will depart from Mantra at 1.15pm
What to bring: The tour will include walking over unpaved walking tracks so please bring comfortable walking shoes. It is highly recommended to also bring water, a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen.
