The Great Ocean Road: Australia's Southern Coast

Recorded January 11, 2007.

The Great Ocean Road is a 150 mile stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Warrnambool. The road was constructed to provide work for returning soldiers and dedicated as a Memorial to those killed in the First World War. It is one of Australia's great scenic coastline drives. Much of the road hugs the coast tightly, offering outstanding views of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. Between Anglesea and Apollo Bay is a particularly scenic stretch of road which passes through many towns where mountains meet the sea. The main beach in Lorne offers great views of Louttit Bay nestled in a natural amphitheatre of hills, and Teddy's Lookout is not far from the main street. The section near Port Campbell provides access by foot or helicopter to some of the most scenic coastline in the world, because of its striking and dramatic natural limestone and sandstone rock formations. These formations have been created by erosion from waves and rain and include Loch Ard Gorge, the Grotto, London Bridge (renamed to London Arch after the 'bridge' partly collapsed), and most famously the Twelve Apostles.

This video begins at Torquay and continues as we drive west. Next we make stop at Bells Beach and Port Campbell. We then see some koala bears at Kenneth River. After a stop at Apollo Bay we make it to the highlight of the day, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. At the Twelve Apostles I go up in a helicopter for some great views of the coast. The video concludes at London Bridge/Arch.

From: http://timvp.com

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[Real454545]

@indiansrus2 Actually there is 8 left ;-)

[ufogott]

What's the name of the version of Waltzing Matilda at 5:40 following?

[indiansrus2]

Sorry but Mother Nature has transformed the 12 apostles to the 7 dwarfs.

[zoocca13]

Beautiful!!