March 30, 2026
Today we head out on a short walk to the pick up location for our tour along the rugged Australian coast for a sunset viewing of the “12 apostles” they are sandstone pillars standing in the ocean, although some have collapsed and I believe it is only seven now we will see.
We picked up a few more passengers at other locations and then set off towards the great ocean Road. After about an hour on the road, we stopped at this beautiful location named Anglesea Beach. It lies on the Bass Strait located between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean (specifically the Tasman Sea)
We stopped for a good picture of this Airbnb that sits on top of the pedestal overlooking the beach
The great ocean Road was built mostly by returning soldiers from the world war. It was originally a toll road with the plan to give it back to the people of the country. The tolls lasted for 10 years and then they were true to their word making it free. It was constructed, mostly with shovels and taxes and wheelbarrows. The memorial, arch honor of those who built the great ocean road.
There is also another good beach access here with beautiful coastal views including a lighthouse sitting in the distance
We stopped in the town of Lorne for lunch. Before the road was built, it was only accessible by steam boat. Its residents were regularly supplied by ocean. They don’t have pigeons, instead there are gold crested cockatoos hanging out trying to get people’s food.
The road snakes right along the coast. We have a beautiful ocean views.
The mountain side of the roadway is covered with retention, knitting for very long stretches. At one point prior to it installation the road was closed for about six months due to rock slides necessitating the work as people realized how important the highway was.
Kennett River is a very small town with a dirt road that sometimes has a wild koalas and kangaroos visible we won, unfortunately did not see what we were hoping for. We did spot two of these attractive birds.
An hour down the road, we stopped and were able to spot a couple of koalas feeding on leaves. Some of them are like where’s Waldo picture.
We’ve arrived about an hour and a half before sunset. We continue passed the 12 apostles to some of the more remarkable sea cliffs in the area. Gods creation, and the power of nature, shape what he has made into a truly incredible and a beautiful sight to behold.
As we walk the path around the cliffs, we saw a Echidna rooting around in the bushes. It kind of looks like a hedgehog or porcupine, but is actually an ant eater.
Next, I went to the site of the Loch Ard shipwreck survivors. Of 54 passengers only two survived.
I took about a three-quarter mile walk down to what they call the bull hole. It’s an interesting inland ocean source fed by underground C caves it doesn’t spout like typical blow holes. I have seen before but is kind of neat out with no apparent water source visible from the land.
Next, I went to the mutton Island Lookout which is a bird sanctuary. The cliffs do have some cool archway sea tunnels in the side.
The Loch Island cemetery holds the resting place of some of those involved in the Loch Island shipwreck.
Our final destination for tonight is the 12 apostles. Multiple sandstone columns rise from the ocean overtime some of them have fallen making the number 12 a misnomer.
They rise out of the Indian Ocean.
Sunset approaches and does not disappoint. The clouds have beautiful pinks and purples as the sun appears to drop into the ocean.
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