By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin
The Great Ocean Road is Australia’s most renowned natural attraction, boasting unparalleled self-drive 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 built over 14 years by World War I veterans. Along the road, the Twelve Apostles—a group of towering rock formations rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean—are the centerpiece of the Great Ocean Road experience. From November 24 to 28 this year, the Great Ocean Road will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a five-day vintage car parade. All participating vehicles were manufactured before 1939, paying tribute to the soldiers who contributed greatly to the road’s construction.
Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road is set to celebrate its 80th anniversary. (Image courtesy of 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 crashing waves, or illuminated by the setting sun, the view of the Twelve Apostles takes one’s breath away. These massive stone pillars rising from the Southern Ocean were formed over 10–20 million years ago as limestone cliffs on land were eroded by relentless ocean waves and fierce coastal winds. Gradually, the bases of the rocks were hollowed out into arches, which eventually collapsed under their own weight as the cavities grew too large to support the structure—resulting in the stunning sea stacks we see today. Although one of the pillars tragically collapsed in recent years, the remaining eleven limestone formations continue to captivate visitors from around the world. Standing on the clifftop walkway, with the strong sea breeze in your face and the sound of waves crashing against the shore, you’ll experience an atmosphere that can only be felt in person.
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