Last, but not least, our last stop during our Great Ocean Road adventure! I think after seeing…read moreeverything along the Great Ocean Road, this last stop seems almost identical to everything else you've seen. Rock formations, stacked a bit like the Twelve Apostles - my brother thought this one was even more impressive. Pretty cool to gaze out and see island upon island sticking out from the ocean. Another picturesque lookout point, another quick stop. At this point we were a bit tired and the views started looking very similar, but this is nature and it was magnificent! Alas we bid you farewell Great Ocean Road, until we meet again!

While this is a national park that stretches along the coast from Peterborough to Warnambool, the…read moremain attraction here is what is known as The Bay of Islands. In many ways it is like the Twelve Apostles, though these stacks tend to be somewhat larger meaning that they are probably classified more as islands (though I am sure you could consider the stacks at the Twelve Apostles islands as well). I actually prefer this place much more than the Twelve Apostles in that there aren't as many tourists crowding around here, and the place is much more serene. In fact you won't find any of those touristy things such as kiosks and helecoptors, just a large empty beach and some huge rugged islands just off shore. The place is also referred to as the Bay of Martyrs, which is think is a much cooler name, probably because the word martyr sounds better than islands. I guess it also gives us a better impression of just how rugged and dangerous this coastline was to the early sailors.

Formed over millions of years from the continuous wave action of the unforgiving southern ocean the…read morerusty limestone Apostles rise majestically along the coast hundreds of feet into the air. There were never 12, but maybe there's 8 now. Still stunning regardless with no picture really doing this place justice. Our tour group came here and spend just enough time to be wowed. Apparently, the Australian Government might start charging admission, maybe to improve the basic infrastructure here?

Twelve Apostles is a group of natural rock formations jutting out from the water along the coast…read more The views are stunning, gorgeous, and immaculate. I would love to have been able to walk down to the beach(es) from the viewpoint up above... but even without that ability, Twelve Apostles is an incredible sight to behold! Definitely a must-see spot along the Great Ocean Road! Easy parking, a short walk to the viewpoints, and plenty of places to get your pictures clear of the many visiting tourists! *****FIVE STARS*****

Such a find. Quiet lake side park and the surf beach is a stones throw. Fishing, walking and…read moreresting. The managers make things easy. Powered and unpowered sites. Clean kitchen, laundry. Free hot showers. $25 a night for you van or tent. No cabins. Well worth the visit.