I spent Saturday on the Great Ocean Road… the long winding coastline of the state of Victoria. There were a few stops to see some notable spots, the biggest attraction being the Twelve Apostles, limestone rock formations standing tall in the sea water. There are not 12 remaining any more… limestone is very fragile and is easily eroded by sea water. But the views are stunning and well worth the 160 mile drive.
I usually skim past scenery pictures, especially when they are someone else’s, but please know these photos don’t nearly do justice to the absolutely beautiful scenery along this coast. Standing out of the cliffs looking at these spots is really breathtaking.
I usually skim past scenery pictures, especially when they are someone else’s, but please know these photos don’t nearly do justice to the absolutely beautiful scenery along this coast. Standing out of the cliffs looking at these spots is really breathtaking.
The water is the most gorgeous shade of blue… and the coast line, apart from sleepy, surf towns along the way is so natural and untouched, I was just amazed.
One of these photos includes Split Point Light House, built in the 1800s to help ships navigating there way to southern Australia. It was tough terrain back then, and one of the sections along the Great Ocean Road is named Shipwreck Coast, for… yes, you guessed it, ship wrecks.
One of these photos includes Split Point Light House, built in the 1800s to help ships navigating there way to southern Australia. It was tough terrain back then, and one of the sections along the Great Ocean Road is named Shipwreck Coast, for… yes, you guessed it, ship wrecks. 
For lunch, we stopped in picnic area full of koalas and other animals in the wild. In Victoria, it’s illegal to touch koalas… apparently the southern koalas are larger and more aggressive than their
northern neighbors. Other states allow you to pet them or cuddle them in parks. I got some photos, but had to keep my hands to myself. After lunch, we did a short hike through a lush rainforest area. Unfortunately, no pictures of that part of the trip. My camera battery was dying.
One of the limestone formations is called London Bridge. It used to actually be a natural bridge you could walk across to the end of the rocks. Sometime in the early 90s, a tour group went across for the views, got their photos and started returning back to main land. Just as the group crossed, the limestone crumbled and left one section of limestone standing alone. The tour group realized two people, a man and a woman were left stranded on the remaining section. It turned into a huge media rescue, news casters, etc. But the couple didn’t want any attention, tried to hide from cameras, and wouldn’t do interviews. It turns out, the man was there with his mistress and told his wife he was out of town on business! Ha, nice way to find out the truth, huh?
Hope you enjoyed the pictures… you would have enjoyed it so much more if you could have seen it with your own eyes. It was absolutely gorgeous.
One of the limestone formations is called London Bridge. It used to actually be a natural bridge you could walk across to the end of the rocks. Sometime in the early 90s, a tour group went across for the views, got their photos and started returning back to main land. Just as the group crossed, the limestone crumbled and left one section of limestone standing alone. The tour group realized two people, a man and a woman were left stranded on the remaining section. It turned into a huge media rescue, news casters, etc. But the couple didn’t want any attention, tried to hide from cameras, and wouldn’t do interviews. It turns out, the man was there with his mistress and told his wife he was out of town on business! Ha, nice way to find out the truth, huh?
Hope you enjoyed the pictures… you would have enjoyed it so much more if you could have seen it with your own eyes. It was absolutely gorgeous.
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I cannot wait to be in Austalia in a few weeks. It looks beautiful.
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