11 April Day 2 4/11/25

Great Ocean Road
20250411_093648 Our trip today is a tour along the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometer (151-mile) stretch of road along the southeastern coast of...
Our trip today is a tour along the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometer (151-mile) stretch of road along the southeastern coast of…
20250411_093658 Split Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Aireys Inlet, Originally called Eagles Nest Point, the lighthouse was constructed in 1891. For 27 years, three...
Split Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Aireys Inlet, Originally called Eagles Nest Point, the lighthouse was constructed in 1891. For 27 years, three…
20250411_095241 The pin cushion hakea is a native West Australian tree that has become popular in certain countries around the world due to its spectacular pin cushion flowers...
The pin cushion hakea is a native West Australian tree that has become popular in certain countries around the world due to its spectacular pin cushion flowers…
20250411_095433 Black swans and ducks along the banks of the Painkalac Creek.
Black swans and ducks along the banks of the Painkalac Creek.
20250411_092300 Guvvos Beach is a huge stretch of sand at the south of Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road. It’s one the longest beaches on the entire Surf Coast. This is a view...
Guvvos Beach is a huge stretch of sand at the south of Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road. It’s one the longest beaches on the entire Surf Coast. This is a view…
20250411_103231 Sharon and Ken at the Memorial Arch at Eastern View of the Great Ocean Road. This wooden arch and statue commemorates the work of returned WWI soldiers who...
Sharon and Ken at the Memorial Arch at Eastern View of the Great Ocean Road. This wooden arch and statue commemorates the work of returned WWI soldiers who…
20250411_103403 Sharon on the beach at the Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road.
Sharon on the beach at the Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road.
20250411_103426 Ken on the beach at the Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road.
Ken on the beach at the Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road.
20250411_103737 Ken and Sharon on the beach at the Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road.
Ken and Sharon on the beach at the Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road.
20250411_115003 The spectacular Great Ocean Road hugs the seaside cliffs that snake along the wild and windswept Southern Ocean. The striking vistas along the iconic road evoke...
The spectacular Great Ocean Road hugs the seaside cliffs that snake along the wild and windswept Southern Ocean. The striking vistas along the iconic road evoke…
20250411_111415 The Great Ocean Road curves along the coast here near Sheoak Creek.
The Great Ocean Road curves along the coast here near Sheoak Creek.
20250411_111634 The road runs alongside beaches and cliffs composed of limestone and sandstone, which are susceptible to erosion.
The road runs alongside beaches and cliffs composed of limestone and sandstone, which are susceptible to erosion.
20250411_134024 A view of the surrounding hills in Otway forest as we travel along the Great Ocean Road
A view of the surrounding hills in Otway forest as we travel along the Great Ocean Road
20250411_134059 Our first sighting of a wild koala was here in the Otway forest.
Our first sighting of a wild koala was here in the Otway forest.
20250411_134628 Koalas are instantly recognizable with a large head, large furry ears, and large black furless nose; they have a stout body with a greatly reduced tail. They...
Koalas are instantly recognizable with a large head, large furry ears, and large black furless nose; they have a stout body with a greatly reduced tail. They…
IMG_2095 Koalas prefer larger trees because the bigger the tree, the stronger will be its branches. As a result of that, the Koalas can hold on firmly to the tree...
Koalas prefer larger trees because the bigger the tree, the stronger will be its branches. As a result of that, the Koalas can hold on firmly to the tree…
20250411_134834 More stunning scenery in the Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve along the Great Ocean Road as we make our way to the Twelve Apostles.
More stunning scenery in the Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve along the Great Ocean Road as we make our way to the Twelve Apostles.
IMG_2090 Another view of the Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve.
Another view of the Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve.
20250411_105803 A view from the Queenscliff Coastal Reserve looking towrds the town of Lorne.
A view from the Queenscliff Coastal Reserve looking towrds the town of Lorne.
20250411_154743 Upon arriving at Apostles Marine National Park, Ken booked a helicopter trip that took him over the amazing scenery with phenomenal views of the Apostles.
Upon arriving at Apostles Marine National Park, Ken booked a helicopter trip that took him over the amazing scenery with phenomenal views of the Apostles.