The Great Ocean Road was certainly a highlight for all of us. It was drizzly and blowy for the most part (what is it with this wind!?), but the sights were very impressive. The first day took us from Point Fairy to Apollo Bay. Along this wilder stretch of coast we saw The Bay of Islands. These limestone outcrops chiselled by the elements were amazing. Then there was London Bridge and not to forget The Twelve Apostles (the ‘Twelve Fossils’ according to Hannah). They really are a majestic sight rising up out of the ocean, their rich earthy tones a beautiful contrast to the raging sea. Hannah The drive took us through some stunning National Park forests and through lovely pastoral land. It was very green and hilly. Our stop over point, Apollo Bay is referred to as ‘Paradise by the Sea’. This was not too grand a claim. The green hills meeting the sea was picture perfect. This was a spot we could happily revisit!
Day two took us to the end of this famous stretch of road and then around to Queenscliff. The sun came out and we enjoyed viewing calmer waters as we wound our way along the coast-hugging stretch of the journey. We pulled over at several points to have a better look, and again at Lorne for a walk, play and coffee. The actual Great Ocean stretch was over far too quickly and Kate did suggest re-driving it. Easier said than done for Tim who had negotiated many tricky bends and passes along the way with the van!
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