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The History Of The Lord Ard

By admin On November 9, 2013 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
Of all the famous and tragic shipwrecks in Australia and Victoria, the Lord Ard (1878) is the most significant. Transporting a number of household and luxury commercial goods from the UK and 54 passengers and crew members, the Lord Ard departed from Gravesend, London March 1 in 1878 headed to Melbourne. Just a few days away from [...]
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The Shipwreck coast – sailing era passengers’ experiences

By tony On May 14, 2013 · Add Comment · In Cape Otway, Great Ocean Road
After the Second World War Australia embraced immigration to both repopulate and protect the country in the future.  People arrived mainly from Europe, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom.  Growing up in the 1950’s and 60’s we were always hearing stories about voyages from Europe to Melbourne. These stories were also common when [...]
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The Shipwreck Coast

By admin On May 13, 2013 · Add Comment · In Cape Otway, Great Ocean Road
The South-Western Victoria coastline is a heavenly place in good weather but when it turns rough, this area can just as quickly turn hellish and nasty for anyone, but especially for mariners. This is why it is known as “The Shipwreck Coast”. There is a possibility that along this Victorian coast at least 700 ships [...]
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Torquay today and yesterday

By tony On September 17, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Torquay
The Great Ocean Road is recognised as one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, and I feel I’ve been drawn to it all my life.   Although its reputation extends well beyond our shores, how this beautiful, but inhospitable landscape was opened up for all to enjoy is not so well known. Since moving to [...]
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Great Ocean Road Driving Experience

By admin On July 12, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road
The 12 Apostles Great Ocean Road
A relaxed driving holiday providing time for a good sample of all the beaches, rain forests, wildlife, villages and flavours along the Great Ocean Road. Day 1 – Melbourne to Apollo Bay Sample the surfing culture in one of its birthplaces at Torquay. The major surfing fashion brands combine with the surfing museum [...]
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The feeling of Apollo Bay

By kylie On April 20, 2012 · Add Comment · In Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay Playground
I’m a beach girl through and through. You wouldn’t pick it just by looking at me. I’m pasty and freckly, with a tinge of red in my hair – the antithesis of a beach babe, if you must. I burn to a crisp if I even think about summer, which logically would make the beach [...]
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Port Fairy ticks all the boxes plus some …

By Ganga Powell On April 16, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
Port Fairy’s location lends itself to a stopover at the start or end of a drive along the Great Ocean Road. To discover more than the beaches you would need more than a one-night stay. You will not be disappointed. Ancient middens, relics of the indigenous Koori people who lived here [...]
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