Apollo Bay to Warrnambool - 21 to 26 May 2009

The day was beautiful, foggy early and hazy by the time we were driving. The Great Ocean Road was beautiful in the haze.

We camped at Marengo Point in Apollo Bay and walked part of the Great Ocean Walk which goes from Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles - over 100 kilometers.
 

 

 

 

Some sandy beaches but most the country is similar to Cornwall - rugged headlands - crags and mists.


The next day we drove to Warrnambool. On the way we stopped at the Lighthouse at Cape Otway.  It was the first sight of land most of our ancestors had since their Port of Embarkation. They would have been 100 or more days at sea.  The Telegraph station was originally for the link to Tasmania, but when that failed it was mostly used for giving information on ships which passed the Cape Otway Light.

We took a helicopter over the Twelve Apostles which was wonderful. What a great view from the air.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Then on to Warrnambool where we rode on the Promenade a bike/walking track on the sea shore. The Promenade is a great ride. They are reforesting the coast which means that views are limited but when you see them they are great.