Great Ocean Road

Submitted by greatexcalibur on Mon, 01/19/2009 at 3:35am.

Great Ocean Road is a winding road along western coast of Victoria, Australia. Regarded as one of the most beautiful coastal lines in the world. It offers stunning ocean views, beachside activities and laidback coastal towns.

The biggest tourist attraction is The Twelve Apostles, originally 12 fully separately big cliffs (in the size of high buildings), along the shore. Recently only 7 left, whilst others were collapsed naturally because of wind and wave erosion over a thousand years! (So, you really have to go there before all are collapsed!)

And the other cliffs which are also very attractive are The London Bridge, The Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback, The Blowhole and The Elephant Rock.

My favourite one is The Razorback. Cool It is a giant cliff with sharp edges and bumps along its back, which are caused by wind-blown spray, which hardens small areas of rock. The softer rock around these erodes away, leaving an uneven surface.

This is really beautiful places to visit, spectacular view! So, if you have any chance to visit Australia and Victoria especially, don't miss the chance to visit Great Ocean Road, you will be amazed!! Wink

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by charlierock - 9 months ago
Bronx,New York United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 3312

Thank you Nick for the lovely pictures,I really enjoyed them all. I could have went to Australia while in the Navy but I got dropped off in the Philipines just before they pulled out for the Med.

by greatexcalibur - 9 months ago
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 2441

I'm glad you enjoy them, Charlie! I'm sorry you didn't make it, but don't worry, you always can come here in the future.. Wink

Anyway, you must have seen all other beautiful seas and shores all over the world with your vast experience in the US Navy! Which one is your most favorite?

by Final-flash - 9 months ago
NJ United States
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 4875

nice ones nick, breathtaking scenary..wish i could be there!

by greatexcalibur - 9 months ago
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 2441

Thanks Romir! Yes, they are and yes you can!

Quick! before all collapsed.. lol But, don't worry, I think still centuries away before they all are collapsed.. Laughing

by chess_kebabs - 9 months ago
Australia
Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 22965

I've done this trip as I mentioned before Nick...pretty amazing! And looks like you had nice weather too. I know it can be pretty blowy out there... but the scenery is sooooooooooo worth it!! Hope you had a great time - Babs.

by greatexcalibur - 9 months ago
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 2441

Yup Babs.. It's spectacular!! Nature's wonder.. Yes, I had nice weather that day and not so much wind, so it was very good for the helicopter ride.. I had a great time, thanks Babs! :)

by chess_kebabs - 9 months ago
Australia
Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 22965

I've been in a few helicopter rides... take off always makes me pretty giddy... but once up in the air, it's unreal!

by greatexcalibur - 9 months ago
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 2441

Yes, it is!

by Knightguy - 7 months ago
Indiana United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 1229

Nic, what a wonderful place to live and enjoy.  Beautiful beyond words, thanks for sharing!

by greatexcalibur - 7 months ago
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 2441

Indeed, it's very beautiful.. God's amazing creation! Glad you like it, Lynn.. :)

by RendaRindu - 5 months ago
Bandung Indonesia
Member Since: Mar 2009
Member Points: 118

good looking n nice lovely picture, Nick.. Smile that's great.. God bless you..

by greatexcalibur - 5 months ago
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 2441

Thanks, Dinda! Glad you like them.. GBU too! Smile

by greatexcalibur - 4 months ago
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 2441

Thanks, Norman! Glad you like them, especially The Razorback. I just added 2 more pics of it.. Smile


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