Having heard so much about the Great Ocean Road, we decided to take a self-drive tour. The Great Ocean Road starts from the coast of Torquay, passing through Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, and Peterborough and ending in Warrnambool.
According to the tour brochure, this Great Ocean Road offers the breathtaking views of the cliffs, ocean vistas, beaches, rain forest and the incredible rock formations along the way.
There was nothing like having a good breakfast before we started our tour.
We had the "big" breakfast in a country style restaurant near the Melbourne airport after picking up our rental car.
Driving on a weekday was easy and relaxing as traffic was mild on the road.
The scenic coastline starting from here onwards.
We made a brief stop at the Eagle Rock lighthouse.
As we were leaving the lighthouse, a small flock of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoos landed beside our car. They were tame and seemed as if asking for food.
The Car from Hertz.
Enjoying the views from some of the lookouts.
Arriving at Apollo Bay where we spent the night.
Apollo Bay is a very small town along the Great Ocean Road and it is a great place to enjoy the sea and the countryside.
We had a closer view of the farmlands.
The huge Australian cattle
This unusual sight caught my eyes.
A closer look revealed that these were the dead foxes killed and hanged on the fence. I was told by a farmer that these foxes were pests and they have caused serious damage by predating on farm livestock including lambs,calves,poultry,water fowl and goats.
We "check-in" this comfortable self-contained motel just outside the town.
As the forecast for the overnight temperature was below 10C, we selected a room with a fireplace.
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