Discovering the Best of the Great Ocean Road

June 14, 2009 By

The Great Ocean Road is not just a road – it’s a destination! The Great Ocean Road provides access to some of the most beautiful, breathtaking and interesting sights in Victoria. In fact, there are so many destinations along the way, the choices are almost endless! In addition to scenic routes and beautiful coastline, the Great Ocean Road Victoria leads the way to quite a few resort towns and locations, all of which are worthy of a visit!

Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road

Popular Destinations along the Way

Geelong
The gorgeous waterfront of Geelong is, perhaps, it’s most appealing feature. Waterfront Geelong is a wildly popular waterfront development that features such exciting sights as trendy restaurants and cafes and loads of public attractions. Combine that with spectacular views of Corio Bay and Geelong is a great place to reconnect with nature along the waterfront or simply enjoy the fun and excitement of Waterfront Geelong.

The Bellarine
Beautiful, calm bays and ocean beaches provide a stunning backdrop to the upscale attractions at the Bellarine along the Great Ocean Road Australia. From quaint wineries and upscale golf courses to popular theme parks and a beautiful countryside, there is certainly something to appeal to nearly everyone.
The Surf Coast
Living up to its name, the Surf Coast, located along the Great Ocean Road Victoria, boasts some of Australia’s best beaches. But it’s not the beaches alone that lure visitors to the Surf Coast. In fact, this beautiful destination features unsurpassed surroundings, which include majestic waterfalls and lush rainforests.
Apollo Bay
Located along the Great Ocean Road, and nestled in the Otway Ranges, Apollo Bay is a fabulous resort town known for its scenery and resort-style amenities. The amazing scenery of Apollo Bay includes rainforests, waterfalls, pristine, lush valleys and truly breathtaking ocean cliffs.
Great restaurants, superb shopping and annual music festivals are just a few of the reasons why visitors visit Apollo Bay, time and time again.
From the scenery of the Great Ocean Road Australia to the superb attractions along the way, Bunyip Tours provide visitors with a fabulous way to thoroughly enjoy the best of the Great Ocean Road!

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The 12 Apostles in Melbourne, Australia

April 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The Twelve Apostles are huge limestone rock formations separated from the cliff shore by the action of wind and waves. You won’t see 12 of these rock formations all at once, as they say some may be hidden from view from any of the vantage points. Some say as well that there are no longer 12 rock formations, because one or two (or as many as five) may have been eroded away.

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park represents habitats of the cooler waters of western Victoria. However, the most obvious environmental factor is the energy of the waves. The sea is seldom calm with waves pounding in every 10 to 16 seconds from the Southern Ocean. Away from the coast, the seafloor is mainly low rocky reef, with extensive areas of sand and shell rubble.

Little Penguins feed in the park and nest in caves below the Twelve Apostles. Patient observation just after dark or in the early morning will allow visitors to view these birds from the platforms at the 12 Apostles.

To reach the Twelve Apostles you will need to travel on The Great Ocean Road. A sometimes windy but extremely scenic drive along Australia’s south coast which is quite beautiful. Driving from one end of the Great Ocean Road to the other is a bombardment of the senses. You’ll get to see the amazing surf beaches and the Southern Ocean stretch all the way to the horizon. There’s tranquil bays and inlets, rolling hills, rocky outcrops, gargantuan cliff faces and even lush rainforest. The Great Ocean Road also offers the Twelve Apostles and other scenery, the likes of which is unique to the region.

One of the more popular drives involves taking the Great Ocean Road from Geelong to Warrnambool, then heading back to Geelong through the Otways, much of which consists of dense rainforests. If the Great Ocean Road is a little overcrowded, taking the back way is good idea. Just follow the Princes Highway instead of the Great Ocean Road.

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