The second day of our road trip took us along one of the world’s most spectacular tourist drives.
The Great Ocean Road was built by returned World War 1 soldiers between 1919 and 1932, in honour of their fallen comrades. As such, it is the world’s biggest war memorial.
Famous for the “12 Apostles” rock stacks offshore, there is so much more to see along this “shipwreck coast”.
We spent the day jumping in and out of our car as we stopped and explored various look outs, coves, outcrops and bays.
Gibson’s Steps
12 Apostles
Loch Ard Gorge
London Bridge
Grotto
Bay of Martyrs
Bay of Islands
Such an amazing day in an amazing part of the world.
RuthsArc 
Very beautiful Ruth. I remember some of those scenes from when I took a trip along the Great Ocean Road. It certainly is spectacular. Love Denxx
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Thanks Den. It was a lovely trip.
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Wow what a trip. Your photos are stunning. Thanks for sharing them Ruth.
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Glad you liked them. We were lucky with the weather.
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What a stunning coastline it is. We must visit again, we went there when I was pregnant with our first daughter….now in her 30s!! It was a good idea to include the photo of the London Bridge to see the effect of erosion.
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Definitely worth a return trip Gerrie.
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Beautiful photos Ruth. We did the trip a few years ago however we didn’t stop along the way and see the sights. I can see what we missed now 🙂
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Thanks Rainee. It did feel like a lot of “in and out of the car” but each stop was different and worthwhile.
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What an exceptional and stunning coastline Ruth. You make me very interested in going to this part of the world. It is so beautiful and the 12 apostles must be really something to see with your own eyes. Thanks again for sharing these wonderful places!
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Happy to share such wonderful places. There are some stunning places in your part of the world too. One of the joys of blogging is being a virtual tourist 🙂
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Absolutely 🙂
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Gorgeous
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Someday I will return to Australia and finally travel the Great Ocean Road. Gorgeous photos Ruth. It looks breathtaking!
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Thanks Joanne. Definitely worth a visit.
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I should get down to the apostles again soon. They’re on my doorstep and I haven’t been there for years. Thanks Ruth
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Brings back wonderful memories – it is such a beautiful drive 🙂
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A wonderful drive. Glad my posts brought back memories for you.
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Just amazing – could it be more beautiful? 🙂
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Great shots! Looks like you had all sorts of fun! 😉
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Thanks AJ. It was a memorable trip.
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Gorgeous images, this is such a beautiful drive. 🙂
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