Australia’s Great Ocean Road Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Antique Classic Car Parade
Last updated 2026-09-24 — The Great Ocean Road is Australia’s most renowned natural attraction, boasting unique self-driving tourism resources. This coastal highway stretches from Torquay to Allansford,...
By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin
The Great Ocean Road is Australia’s most renowned natural attraction, boasting unique self-driving tourism resources. This coastal highway stretches from Torquay to Allansford, spanning 276 kilometers in total, and is hailed as one of the world’s best routes for road trips. It was constructed over 14 years by World War I veterans. Along the Great Ocean Road, the Twelve Apostles are a series of massive rock formations rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean, serving as the road’s centerpiece. From November 24 to 28 this year, the Great Ocean Road will mark its 80th anniversary with a five-day antique classic car parade. All participating vehicles were manufactured before 1939, paying tribute to the soldiers who contributed greatly to its construction.
Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road is set to celebrate its 80th anniversary. (Image provided by Mook Editorial Department)
The Twelve Apostles (Port Campbell) is not only a famous Australian landmark but also the most celebrated sight along the Great Ocean Road. Whether bathed in morning light, shrouded in mist, battered by raging waves, or illuminated by the setting sun at dusk, the view of the Twelve Apostles takes one’s breath away. These towering rocks in the Southern Ocean were actually formed from ancient limestone sea cliffs eroded over 10 to 20 million years by relentless ocean waves and fierce winds from the Southern Ocean. Gradually, the bases of the rocks were hollowed out into arches, and as the hollows grew larger and could no longer support the weight of the rocks, they eventually collapsed, creating the stunning sea stack formations we see today. Although one of the pillars tragically collapsed due to years of weathering, the remaining eleven limestone sea stacks remain unaffected and continue to attract visitors from around the world. Standing on the cliffside walkway, with the strong sea breeze in your face and the sound of waves crashing against the shore, you can truly feel the mysterious atmosphere—something only an on-site visit can offer.
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