Hello there! Just a quick postcard from the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, south west of Melbourne.
I have to say, this was one of my best road trips ever: fabulous landscapes, iconic beaches, amazing wildlife (lots of koalas in the wild!) and national parks, great bushwalking, good surf (not so much my cup of tea but husband raved about the waves, we even stopped at the World Surfing Museum in Torquay, definitely worth a visit), and really good food too, from hole-in-the-wall fresh fish eateries to more sophisticated gourmet spots such as Chris's Restaurant in the Otways.
If you can, try to spend a couple of days there, because there's a lot to do and a day trip won't give the Great Ocean Road justice... To plan your trip, check out the local Tourist Office website, lots of interesting info.
So tell me dear reader, have you already visited the Great Ocean Road? Which other road trips did you like best in Australia?
Next time you should visit Sunnybrae cooking school and regional restaurant. Only a slight detour off the Great Ocean Road. Simply fabulous food and the classes are hands on.
Posted by: kathryn glendenning | 11/30/2010 at 07:26 PM
Beautiful area and conveys so well the ever changing world around us as the coast line gets eroded and stacks collapse - I had to remove one of the stacks off my map in between print runs the last time one of the "12" apostles disappeared into the wild waters below!
Posted by: Linda ~ Journey Jottings | 12/01/2010 at 12:10 AM
Quel beau voyage et quels merveilleux souvenirs, cette "Great Ocean Road" ! je recommande vivement cette balade très "Point Break" !!!
Posted by: MT | 12/01/2010 at 03:48 AM
The Great Ocean Road is a trip that is on my bucket list! I have been on many a road trip but this is one that I just haven't got to yet! Thank you for tips!
Posted by: Sally | 12/01/2010 at 09:30 AM
Haven't ever been to the great ocean road- but looks like I will hve to go!
Posted by: Gastronomy Gal | 12/01/2010 at 04:22 PM
I loved the Great Ocean Road trip I did 5 years ago and Mr HG & I are headed down to Melbourne in our new car...., so of course, we've gotta do the GOR again. Can't wait.
Posted by: Anna Johnston | 12/03/2010 at 11:17 PM
Ahh great drive Myriam! Will we see some more reportage from your trip? :)
Posted by: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella | 12/06/2010 at 08:06 PM
Nice blog. Regards
Posted by: Gosia | 12/07/2010 at 01:45 AM
Hi Kathryn > thank you for the Sunnybrae tip - I've just had a look on their website and will definitely try to go next time! here's the website in case anyone else is interested: http://sunnybraerestaurantandcookingschool.blogspot.com/
Linda > OMG, you're right, I hadn't thought about how you had to change your Journey Jottings map after one of the Apostles crumbled down! But yes, definitely a 'must-see' in Australia.
Hello MT > Merci pour ton gentil commentaire! Que de souvenirs, j'espere que tu vas pouvoir revenir me voir en 2011 pour aller decouvrir d'autres regions d'Australie?
Sally & Gastronomy Gal > Oh yes, you absolutely have to go - it's really gorgeous and worth spending a couple of days... PS: one of the places we stayed at near the 12 Apostles was "Southern Ocean Villas". Great accommodation, would recommend them: http://www.southernoceanvillas.com/
Anna > Have fun my dear, can't wait to read about your trip on your blog ;-)
Lorraine > Hello my dear! yes, more detailed reportage coming up - although this trip was 'pre-good camera' so not many great shots of food & restaurants... Lots of wildlife, though ;-)
Gosia > Thank you for your kind comment!
Posted by: Myriam | 12/07/2010 at 03:18 PM
People who are fond of road trip must visit the great ocean road. If I am not wrong it is the best place in the world for tourism.One can make the best use of accommodation facilities through online booking.
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