Great Ocean Road - VIC

The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 240-kilometre stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay to the east and Allansford to the west. 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 limestone stack formations, the road is an important tourist attraction in the region.The eastern portion follows Victoria's Surf Coast, including the famed Bell's Beach, while the western portion follows the rugged Shipwreck Coast where, in early colonial days, many ships foundered when attempting to navigate Bass Strait from the west.