Great Ocean Road, Australia

Quick Facts

• The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's longest coastal drives, stretching approximately 243 kilometers (151 miles) along the southern coast of Australia.
• The 12 Apostles, a collection of limestone stacks, were formed over 20 million years ago through erosion of the cliffs and stand up to 45 meters (148 feet) tall.
• The road was constructed by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, making it the world's largest war memorial, dedicated to those who served in World War I.
• The Great Ocean Road is home to the Great Otway National Park, which encompasses over 100 kilometers (62 miles) of walking tracks, ancient rainforests, and waterfalls.
• Loch Ard Gorge, named after the ship Loch Ard that sank in 1878, is a stunning natural formation along the Great Ocean Road, where 52 lives were lost, and only two survived.

Travel Details

Country

Australia

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$100-200

Best Time to Visit

Oct–Apr

Current Weather

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11°C/52°F

Rain Showers

Currency

A$ AUD

Coordinates

-38.6806, 143.3906