Melbourne to Port Fairy
Mild day for our next few weeks on the road via the Great Ocean Road towards are our overnight stay in Port Fairy.
The Great Ocean Road is a 240-kilometre (150 mi) stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia, approx 100klm south east of Melbourne.Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I, the road is the world’s largest war memorial. Winding through varying terrain along the coast, and providing access to several prominent landmarks, including the Twelve Apostles.
Known as the Pole House, situated 40mtrs above Fairhaven Beach, was once a family home. It is now available for booking.
Advertised photo, and the one from the Ocean Road
Torquay
With a round of the World Surfing Championship, in a few weeks on this coastline, (Bells Beach) Sarah is choosing the board she will be using.
The Twelve Apostles, and the coastal drive is spectacular, and never disappoints. These towering limestone rock stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean.
There were never 12 stacks, and ongoing wave erosion has reduced the the remaining number to seven. Since I have been in Australia, 1969, London Bridge and Island Arch have collapsed.
The Blowhole, is 400 mtrs from the ocean. Loch Ard Gorge and the remaining apostles.
Below is Port Campbell and the Bay of Islands
Tower Hill
Tower Hill is an inactive volcano situated between Warrnambool and Port Fairy right beside the main road.
The central cone is surrounded by a crater lake. The last time it erupted is estimated at 35,000 year. Inside the volcano are fantastic views from the cone. A steep climb at times, but a level path all the way. Wonderful wildlife within the crater.
Budj Bim – High Head – Lava Cave
These lava channels are an easy walk, as is the crater rim walk. About 50 mins from Port Fairy, head to Mt Eccles.
Port Fairy
The Anglican church, Dancing In The Moonlight, its got me in its spotlight. Q. Who sang this?
Port Fairy, previously known as Belfast, was established as a whaling station and seal hunters in the 1830’s. Not uncommon for many early settlers to come into conflict with Aboriginal People, as they were expanding into local traditional lands.
Port Fairy has a rich history, and 50 buildings are protected by the National Trust. The Port Fairy Folk Festival is held every March and is very popular.
Plenty of live music in the many pubs in town. Not to be missed
Our campsite by the Moyne River on Eastern Beach. Looking across the river to the town centre.
Sunrise on Eastern Beach
