http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/great-ocean-road-blog.html The Great Ocean Road Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the-great-ocean-road.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us great ocean road Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:03:53 GMT Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:03:53 GMT the-great-ocean-road.com http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/hiking-vacations.html If you're looking for one of the World's ultimate hiking vacations, then look no further than Victoria's South West Coast and The Great Ocean Road! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:43:10 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/picnic-ideas.html Picnic Ideas & BBQ Spots: The best Picnic & BBQ spots for your next day out along Victoria's Beautiful Great Ocean Road. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:42:28 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/picnic-food-ideas.html Embrace the great outdoors with these great Picnic food ideas! Nothing is more fun than spending quality time with families and friends and enjoying a picnic. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:39:26 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/barwon-heads.html Barwon Heads is only a small coastal town but it offers so much variety- not only has it been the setting for a popular Australian television show, but the area also caters for golfing enthusiasts and Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:23:55 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/hiking-gear-checklist.html The Importance of a good Hiking Gear Checklist. Unless you have been hiking before, you will inevitably take too much on your first trip and will definitely not make the same mistake next time. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:23:09 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/australian-beaches.html Australian Beaches are among the best in the World, and the Great Ocean Road is no Exception! We have some of the best beaches in Australia for Surfing, Fishing & Sightseeing Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:13:20 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/beautiful-waterfalls.html Landscape Photographer Michael Willem shares his favourite & most beautiful Waterfalls in the Otway & Great Ocean Road region, and the best ways to experience them. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:11:57 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/camping-locations.html When it comes to Camping Locations, the Great Ocean Road and Otway Ranges have some of the best Camping Spots in Victoria and South Eastern Australia. From Coastal camp trails, to camping deep in... Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:10:42 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/port-campbell.html Port Campbell is the central tourist hub for many of the Great Ocean Road's most famous landmarks. The 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge are only minutes away from this beautiful seaside village. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:25:27 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/anglesea.html I really like Anglesea. For me, it's the 'real' start of the Great Ocean Road. It's far enough from Melbourne to feel like you're 'escaping to the coast', yet is only just over an hour away. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:23:38 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/Aireys-inlet.html If you want a quiet, relaxing and romantic getaway, then Aireys Inlet is the perfect place for you. Pristine beaches, a famous Lighthouse and an intimacy found in few other Great Ocean Road towns. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:21:06 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/port-fairy.html Escape to Port Fairy: Fabulous scenery and a perfect place to unwind. Port Fairy offers one of the best opportunities to have a great enjoyable getaway that you will long remember. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:13:52 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/great-ocean-road-accommodation.html Find and Share the best Great Ocean Road Accommodation on offer. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:13:08 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/peterborough.html Peterborough - A Getaway Destination Sure to Please Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:42:32 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/camping-food-ideas.html Stuck for Camping Food Ideas? There is something extraordinary about being out in the open air and cooking over a campfire. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:02:49 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/campfire-games.html Campfire games are essential for a well-rounded camping experience. There are many different campfire games with several versions. Some games are intended for adult groups, some for teenagers Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:58:18 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/famous-shipwrecks.html There are many famous shipwrecks scattered along the Great Ocean Road. There are few coastlines as infamous for shipwrecks as Victoria's South West Coast, otherwise known as the Shipwreck Coast. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:11:43 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/wreck-beach.html Wreck Beach is another one of those 'Secret Spots' on the Great Ocean Road. The beach is named for its two prominent shipwrecks; The Fiji, and the Marie Gabrielle, whose anchors serve as a... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:43:40 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/warrnambool.html Wonderful Warrnambool is the seaside city that greets travellers at the end of the Great Ocean Road. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:43:06 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/warrnambool-whale-watching.html Warrnambool Whale Watching is the best whale watching experience in Victoria. Warrnambool is home to Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:42:31 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/torquay-australia.html Torquay Australia: The ever popular resort town which marks the official beginning of the Great Ocean Road. It is the capital of Surfing in Victoria, with famous Bells Beach right... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:41:50 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/surfing-australia.html Surfing Australia is a dream for many international tourists. Victoria's Surf Coast has to be the Jewel in Australia's Surfing crown. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:41:15 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/otway.html Great Otway National Park is simply stunning. Within the park you'll discover some of Australia's most spectacular temperate rainforests, dotted with dozens of serene waterfalls. The Otway Ranges... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:39:00 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/ocean-walk.html The Great Ocean Walk is on the list of 'must do' nature hikes for many hikers and backpackers. This simply stunning walk starts at Apollo Bay and stretches a gruelling 105km to Princetown. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:38:26 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/michael-willem.html Michael Willem: 'I owe my Photographic passion to this whole area, so this is my opportunity to give a bit back and share my knowledge and experiences of one of the world's most spectacular...' Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:37:48 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/marriners-falls.html Marriners Falls is located in the magnificent Paradise valley on the Barham river. It's lesser known than other waterfalls, but haThey don't call it Paradise Valley for nothing! It's simply stunning. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:37:15 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/Lorne.html Lorne is a uniquely beautiful town with a wonderful charm all it's own. It attracts visitors all year round. It is approximately half way between Torquay and Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:36:39 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/loch-ard.html The wreck of the Loch Ard, and the story of survival surrounding it is probably the best known of all the shipwrecks in Victoria. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:34:25 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/lavers-hill.html The small township of Lavers Hill is the highest point on The Great Ocean Road. The small hamlet is also the farthest inland point of the road and has many attractions both in the town and nearby. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:33:45 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/hopetoun-falls.html If you could name any of the Otways' dozens of waterfalls, chances are it would be Hopetoun Falls. This stunning waterfall roars over its impressive rock face and pounds into Aire river below. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:33:08 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/great-ocean-road-victoria.html You may have heard of the Great Ocean Road Victoria, but don't know exactly where it is or how to get here. Photographer Michael Willem gives a great Introduction to the Area. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:32:25 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/erskine-falls.html Erskine Falls is one of the best known waterfalls of the Otway Ranges and is certainly among the most visited. The falls are also the highest single drop of all the otway waterfalls. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:31:10 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/cape-otway.html When most people think of Cape Otway, they immediately think of the lighthouse. While The Cape Otway Lighthouse is undoubtedly the drawcard for the area, there is more to see in this wonderful area. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:30:36 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/blanket-bay.html Blanket Bay is tucked away in an isolated pocket of coastline near the famous Cape Otway Lighthouse. It's one of the hidden treasures of the Great Ocean Road and a highlight of the Great Ocean Walk. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:29:19 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/bells-beach.html Bells Beach is one of the most famous Surf Beaches in Australia. This iconic beach is home to the Rip Curl Pro Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:28:47 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/bay-of-islands.html The Bay of Islands is one of my favourite natural wonders along the Great Ocean Road. It's not as well known as the 12 apostles, but is still an amazing place to visit. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:27:28 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/apollo-bay.html Landscape Photographer Michael Willem shares his knowledge, experiences and fond childhood connection with Apollo Bay and the surrounding natural beauty. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:26:22 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/12-apostles.html Landscape Photographer Michael Willem shares everything you want to know, and the best ways to experience the amazing natural formations we call the 12 Apostles. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:23:57 GMT http://www.the-great-ocean-road.com/index.html Photographer Michael Willem shares the love he has for the Worlds most beautiful coastal drive... The Great Ocean Road. Experience this wonderful journey of romance, discovery and sheer Beauty. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:57:22 GMT