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A very popular stop-over for visitors to the Great Ocean Road is the Memorial Arch a few kilometers from Aireys Inlet and just past Fairhaven.
The Arch commemorates the construction of the road and symbolizes the sacrifice made by so many in the First World War. It stands astride the largest enduring war memorial in the world, “The Great Ocean Road”, a living memorial to our forefathers. |
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360 Phillips Track Weeaproniah via Lavers Hill VIC 3237
The Otway Fly Tree Top Walk is perched high in the magestic Otways Rainforest near Beech Forest. 600 metres long and 25 metre high - it is a Great Ocean Road experience not to be missed and the kids will love the Prehistoric Path.
Stunning tree top walk on springboard cantilever or climb spiral stairs to the top of the 47 metre tower.
Open 9-5 daily |
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Cape Otway Lighthouse Road Via Apollo Bay VIC 3233
20 minutes west of Apollo Bay in the Great Otways National Park.
Cape Otway Lightstation is the oldest, surviving lighthouse in mainland Australia. The light which has been in continuous operation since 1848, is perched on towering sea cliffs, climb to the top for stunning coastal views. Admittance charge |
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 12 Apostles Carpark Great Ocean Road Port Campbell VIC 3269
Experience a breathtaking flight over the most spectacular coastal scenery in Australia.
12 Apostles Helicopters offer a unique opportunity to see the entire Port Campbell National Park in style.
Call into the office at the 12 Apostles Carpark and talk to the experienced pilots or purchase a gift voucher for someone special. |
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Koalas can be found in many locations along the Great Ocean Road. However you do have to be very careful where you stop. A very good location where you can park safely and take your photographs is on the Cape Otway Lighthouse Road approximately 2 kms from the entrance to the Lightstation.
Did You Know
One of Australia's most famous and unique native animals is the Koala. Koala's are marsupials, that is the young are born and nutured in a pouch - They are not related to Bears. |
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Forrest-Apollo Bay Road Forrest VIC 3236
Hand crafted beer from the heart of the Otways only 30 minutes from Lorne or Apollo Bay.
Serving fresh and hearty breakfasts, lunch and dinners, washed down with a micro-brewed beer or locally roasted coffee. |
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Bermagui Visitor Information Centre VIC
7kms north of Bermagui you will discover a story of gold, unsolved mystery and intrigue.
Montreal Goldfield was the site of a gold rush in the truest sense of the word between 1880 and 1883.
In October 1880 on a visit to the Montreal Goldfield, Government Surveyor Lamont Yound and four companions vanished at sea in what was to become one of the nations most baffling mysteries. No trace of the men was ever found although their boat was discovered just north of Bermagui at a location now known as ‘Mystery Bay’
The tour through the Montreal Goldfield site is a great experience not found anywhere else in Australia.
Admission is by guided tour only. For information and bookings Tours leave site at 2pm daily $5 p/p duration 1 hour 15 minutes. Don't miss it! |
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Bermagui Information Centre Bermagui NSW 2546
Diving boat tours operate from Bermagui to view sponges and gorgonian fans. Shore divers are also rewarded with sightings of spectacular gorgonian life. |
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821 Bermagui Road, Cobargo NSW 2550
Extensive range of products including Lavender Body Oils, Creams, Essential Oils, Heat Packs. Memorabilia.
Open 7-5pm weekdays. |
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P.O. Box 359 Camberwell VIC 3124
Remote Point Hicks approx 50kms from Cann River was the first part of the Australian mainland, eastern seaboard to be seen by Captain Cook in 1770. The lighthouse complex built in 1890 has an imposing concrete tower and two timber and stone residences. A feature of the tower is its cast iron spiral staircase. Spectacular 360 degree coastal views from the top. |
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