The Great Ocean Road

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January 23rd 2007

Published: February 7th 2007

The top location for anyone being in the State of Victoria is to go and see the Great Ocean road which heads along the southern coast west of Melbourne. There are numerous tour companies heading out this way and since it is one of the top attractions, you can just as easily find a group of people renting a car and split the costs that way too. I thought about going with some people from the host... Read Full Entry

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Garrett

Just another young guy more interested in seeing the world now then waiting till later in life to attempt the same thing. Graduated from University in 2004 and have since been to: - Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Bahamas, St. Maarten, St. Tomas) - Europe (England, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungry, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium) - Mexico (Mayan Riviera) - U.S (Nevada/Arizona) As you can see below, way too much white on that map...hopefully I... full info

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The Razorback

Wave energy channeled along the side of the stack carves smooth grooves just above sea level.

Loch Ard Gorge

This section of the Gold Coast Road is called the Shipwreck Coast because the Loch Ard is just one of many that have run a ground on the numerous shallow reefs in the area.

Loch Ard Gorge

The 2 survivors from the Loch Ard wreck made it to shore here and waited out the storm in a near by cave.

Stalactites at the Gorge

The stalactites are formed by the rain water making it's way through the rock.

12 Apostles again

We went back again to see the 12 Apostles during the day. Anyone wanting to do a helecopter ride over the area for 8 minutes and $60 got their chance. I elected to just head down to the lookouts and snap a couple more shots.

12 Apostles again

The wind was a little stronger this day so was able to get some waves to accentuate the picture.

12 Apostles again

Gibson's Steps

A chance to get down to the beach again and get a group photo with an apostle in the background

Maits Rest

A temperate rainforest in the Great Otway National Park. The tree here is a myrtle beech tree which can grow up to 55 meters and there is also a large fern in the center.

Maits Rest

The rainforest is down in a bit of a gully and towards the top, you get the immediate switch from the rainforest to the eucalyptus forest.

Maits Rest

This huge eucalyptus tree is called the Mountain Ash, Victoria Ash, Tasmanian Oak, or Stringy Gum is the second largest tree in the world behind the redwoods, but is the largest flowering tree, growing up to 70-90 meters.

Great Ocean Road

This shot is back towards the town we ate lunch, Apollo Bay. This section travels right along the coast and provided some great scenery.

Great Ocean Road

With the road carved into a continuously eroding cliff, they have added barriers in unstable places to prevent any accidental...crushings! :)

Main Gate

Doesn't actually mark the start of the road, this is the 4th gate to occupy this spot.

New Golf Hazard Downunder!

Not sure what the rule book says on kangaroo interference with your game but odds are pretty good you'll hit at least one during your round!

Hang Ten!

A few surfers were out catching some waves near the famous Bells Beach.

Bells Beach

Famous surf beach that has been holding an annual surf competition at Easter since 1973.

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