The 243 km two lane highway from Torquay to Warnambool that winds its way along Australia’s South Eastern coast known as the Great Ocean Road was built between 1919 and 1932. It is famous for running through some of the best scenery and limestone formations that the country has to offer. Envisaged as a project to provide employment to service personnel returning from the battle fields of WWI it was implemented by a private company formed for the purpose and was handed over to the state government on completion in 1938. Twenty five years later it was recognized as one of the world’s best scenic routes.
The road hugs the coastline for much of its length providing motorists with views of the Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean as well as isolated beaches, rainforests, limestone and sandstone formations; the most famous being the grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, London Arch and the Twelve Apostles. Experience a slice of Australian life by travelling on the Great Ocean Road. See sleepy seaside fishing villages, savour sea food at local cafes and restaurants, experience Australian wildlife and the natural beauty of its coastal areas, swim and kayak in isolated beaches and coves, trek and hike along mountain trails, explore wine regions, browse in antique and craft shops, tee off at scenic golf courses and get a look at the life styles of people in the cities and villages along this scenic route. Additionally experience areas of cultural, historical and environmental significance along the104 km of walking trials of the Great Ocean Walk between Lorne and Apollo Bay off the Great Ocean Road and take advantage of the camp sites and guided tours to have a truly wonderful wilderness experience. Visitors may even be able to catch one of the many festivals that take place along this route from the Great Ocean Road Marathon to surfing and ocean swimming competitions to folk, funk, pop, rock and jazz music festivals, food and wine festivals, air shows, regattas and many more. There is always something being celebrated in the towns along the road so make sure that you catch some of these fun activities.
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