Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Great Ocean Road - Apollo Bay to Port Campbell

From Apollo Bay we headed west to the iconic 12 Apostles pictured behind Joey & Sam (Hairdo for the occasion)












The bulk of the Apostles are found on the western side towards SA. Some have fallen into the sea.













The two remaining Apostles on the East towards Geelong...











The Loch Ard Gorge named after the ill fated ship that crashed into this coastline in the 1800's...













The London bridge, named after the famous English landmark. It used to have two arches like it's namesake until one collapsed in the 1990's and left two people stranded on the newly formed 'island'. They were rescued...










A pan view of the London Bridge...




Just near the Twelve Apostles visitors will find Gibson's steps, cut into the sandstone to allow access to the beach below...












At the bottom of the steps is this beach with the Apostles in the background. Lee, Joey, & Sam are checking out the view...




Another popular landmark on this section of the Great Ocean Road is the Arch.
With all the amazing natural sights to see, I think it equally amazing that this road was built by WW1 diggers to honour their fallen comrades...

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