Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road
November 9, 2012 § 5 Comments
If you’re in Melbourne, you should not miss the Great Ocean Road!
Before flying to Australia last September, I’ve already decided to do the Great Ocean Road tour in Melbourne, despite having to endure a long drive (read: pain in the a**), but it’s all worth it – A MUST SEE/DO in Victoria!
We were picked up in our CBD hotel in Melbourne at 8am and started the journey along the Great Ocean Road right away!
Our first stop was Bell’s Beach where, even on a chilly day, surfers hang around to catch some waves!
I was in awe for a few minutes when I realized that we’ve only just begun.
We drove for another hour or so and arrived at the Memorial Arch.
The arch was built in memory of the 3,000 survivors of World War 1 who returned and helped in building the Great Ocean Road.
Had a quick stop at Cape Paton for a quick stretch, overlooking a beautiful view of the ocean.
We also visited Kennett River where we tried to spot some birds…
and Koalas! Unfortunately, all of them were cozy up on trees. 
I’ll definitely visit Australia again, soon, and will make sure to cuddle some cute koalas!
Had a brief stop at Otway’s Rainforest or Mait’s Rest and felt like a dwarf while walking below some of the world’s TALLEST trees! whew!
And finally, reached the Twelve Apostles lookout. From entrance, it takes about 7 minutes walk to the viewing platform.
The view was just AMAZING! It’s such a wonder how these limestone stacks were made.
Driving further, we reached Loch Ard Gorge where we were able to view The Archway…
…and The Wreck.
Ending our Great Ocean Road tour, we went to the London Bridge (not this London Bridge) where a section of land in the middle collapsed some years back, hence the name.
We arrived at the hotel around 9pm, it was a long day but its truly an experience one should not miss when in Melbourne!
The folks at Wildlife Tours give a a good deal on their Great Ocean Road Tour, contact them!
xoxo
Wildlife Tours Australia http://www.wildlifetours.com.au/ email: info@wildlifetours.com.au
Imagine having the view of the Wreck or the London bridge right at your backyard. Awesomeness.
That would be divine!! although, on second thought, that might be boring, too. There’s nothing in that area except for those formations. LOL
Well, house for the weekend then. LOL
Yep! That’s better!
Haha but heck this is one awesome view!