Category Archives: Victoria, Australia
The third part of our Australian journey from beginning to mid April 2014
Great Ocean Road
We travelled the Great Ocean Road in April 2014, one of the world’s most scenic drives! The unforgettable journey stretched over 240 km along the south eastern coast, and took us 3 days.
The famous Bells Beach near Torquay (known for the film ‘Point Break’) – the start of our Great Ocean Road trip
Lookout at Aireys Inlet
Split Point Lighthouse – used in the filming of children’s TV program ‘Round the Twist’
Driving towards the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
Erskine Falls near Lorne
Sitting in the sun after a swim
We took the 86 steps down to Gibsons Beach!
The 12 Apostles
Razorback
London Bridge
The Grotto
Bay or Martyrs
Almost at the end of the coastal drive, ,we stopped for lunch in Warrnambool
Watching the emus at Tower Hill Reserve
Port Fairy, last stop off before heading towards the South Australia border
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Geelong
We passed through Geelong, gateway to the Great Ocean Road. and stopped to explore the lovely beach
Geelong waterfront with the renowned Bay Walk bollards
Eastern Beach Reserve
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Melbourne
We spent a couple of rainy days sightseeing in the state capital of Melbourne
Walking down by the Yarra River
Outside Flinders Street Station
The Royal Exhibition Building
“Cow up a Tree” sculpture near Docklands
State Library
Colourful street art at Hosier Lane
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Ramsay Street!
We paid a visit to Pin Oak court in the Melbourne suburb of Vermont South, excited to be seeing the set of Ramsay Street where Neighbours is filmed!
Arriving at Pin Oak Court, aka Ramsay Street!
Ramsay Street
Getting a picture outside ‘the Kennedy’s house’
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Phillip Island
We took a small detour on the way to Melbourne, and visited Phillip Island – just in time to watch the sun set on Flynn’s Beach.
Admiring the beautiful sunset
Strolling along the beach
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Ninety Mile Beach
We reached the south eastern coastline in April 2014, and passed Ninety Mile Beach, a stretch of golden sand that runs for over 150km. We couldn’t see a single other person for miles!
Spending the day at Ninety Mile Beach, one of the most remote beaches on the south east coast
Gazing out over the miles and miles of sand and sea
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