Melbourne | Australia :: The Great Ocean Road

March 10, 2010

If you have some extra time while visiting Melbourne, definitely take a road trip on the Great Ocean Road. You can either rent your own vehicle or campervan or take a one day guided tour from Melbourne.

Lighthouse - Great Ocean Road, Australia Coastline - Great Ocean Road, Australia

Spectacular scenery and cute little coastal towns are scattered along the road as well as some of the best surfing beaches in the world.

Bells Beach - Great Ocean Road, Australia

Manali - Great Ocean Road, Australia

Beach Coastline - Great Ocean Road, Australia

London Bridge - Great Ocean Road, Australia Terry Enjoying Beer - Great Ocean Road, Australia

We visited Torquay (Bells Beach – home of many worldwide surfing competitions), Anglesea, Otway National Park, Port Campbell, Warnnambool and the actual cliff grazing road itself was amazing.

Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia

The highlight of the trip was seeing the Twelve Apostles, immense rock structures that are carved with the wind and waves (only 9 are currently remaining) dotted along the coastline. A “must see” when you are in the area!

Twelve Apostles Sign - Great Ocean Road, Australia

Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia

Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia

Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia

And if you have the time, try and see it during the day, as well as sunset. Although the sunset we experienced was breathtaking, the early day light reveals the natural beauty of the apostles as well.

Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia
Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road, Australia
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