28 Nov 08 The Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles were sculptured by the wild and powerful Southern Ocean. The constant erosion of the limestone landscape by the ocean slowly formed the rocky cliff, gradually leaving individual rocks.  These are the world’s tallest limestone stacks and the most recognizable attraction in Victoria.

The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, located 7 kilometers east of Port Campbell, is Victoria’s second largest Marine National Park and covers 7500 hectares along approximately 17 kilometers of coastline.  The Marine National Park itself is relatively inaccessible from the shore because of the powerful sea conditions and high cliffs, the park includes the Twelve Apostles.  The Twelve Apostles is the third most visited natural site in Australia.

We recommend a flight over the Twelve Apostles as one of the most spectacular ways to veiw the Shipwreck coast.

Location:
Southwest coast of Victoria, Australia, between Cape Otway and Port Fairy, approximately 180 Kilometers (113 miles) coastal length.

Population Centers:

• Warrnambool is the largest city
• Port Fairy
• Koroit
• Allansford
• Timboon
• Peterborough
• Port Campbell
• Princetown

Getting there:
Closest international and national arrival point is Melbourne, Victoria’s capital. Travel along the coast on the Great Ocean Road, or inland via the Princes Highway or railway to Warrnambool. Charters and rentals of buses and cars are readily available in capital cities and larger centres.

Weather:
Variable, but mainly moderate in all seasons, with very hot or cold weather usually lasting only a few days. Winters can be wet and very windy at times, but this provides enthralling spectacles along the coastal cliffs.

11 Nov 08 Lorne, Victoria

Lorne is one of the world’s most spectacular natural amphitheatres. Located between Anglesea and Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road, Lorne has a fantastic wide beach and a street full of cafes and boutique shops that we all could spend a lot of time at.

Lorne has entertainment all year round but at new years the town swells to over 10,000 people for the Falls Festival (Music Festival) and Pier to Pub (”the largest organised ocean swim in the world”).

07 Nov 08 Falls Festival

The Falls Festival (previously Rock Above The Falls) is held in Lorne on the 30th and 31st of December every year. The Falls Festival not only attracts some of Australia’s best bands but also a huge crowd for the New Years Eve celebration.
If your planning on bringing in your New Years in Lorne then book very early as most accommodation is book out in advance. The majority of people going for the Falls Festival pitch a tent.

More Information at the Falls Festival Website

07 Nov 08 Torquay Victoria

Torquay is Victoria’s surfing capital. You will find some of the best surf beaches in the world along with every surf brand you can think of At Surf City Plaza, on the Surfcoast Highway into Torquay. Two worldwide brands Rip Curl and Quiksilver were both started in Torquay by surfers.
Torquay is a fantastic place to getaway and if you have a family with teenagers, it would be very hard to believe you could make it through without stopping, staying and shopping.

Torquay is home to some of the world’s most famous beaches, Bell’s Beach (home to the Ripcurl Pro Easter Classic) and Jan Jac. The beaches found around Torquay are the reason this area is known as the Surf Coast and only 95 kilometres from Melbourne it is worth a trip for any visitor.

While you are there don’t miss some fantastic coastal walks you can take like Ironbark Track and The Jarosite Track.

07 Nov 08 Anglesea Victoria

Anglesea is the official start of the Great Ocean Road and a fantastic place for your next family holiday. Anglesea has so many activities for all ages, choose from:

• surfing, surfing lessons and windsurfing
• protected beach for swimming and rock pooling
• canoeing
• great fishing locations
• open cut mine tour (Alcoa Open Cut Mine)
• surf coast walks
• mountain bike riding track
• Point Addis
• Golf

With so many things to do in Anglesea you will need to stay for days to really enjoy all it has to offer.  With many accommodation options and great shopping facilities you should take a closer look at Anglesea.

07 Nov 08 Visit the Great Ocean Road