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History of the Memorial Arch on the Great Ocean Road

As you cruise along the Great Ocean Road in Australia, one of the best photo stops is the Memorial Arch at Eastern View. Head to the viewing platforms to take a photo of the sign hanging over the road and the memorial to Australia’s soldiers. But what you may not realise, is that the Memorial […]

The Loch Ard Shipwreck on the Great Ocean Road

Not far from the 12 Apostles is an incredible coastal gorge that is the site of the 1878 Loch Ard Shipwreck on the Great Ocean Road. Stepping foot into Loch Ard Gorge on the Great Ocean Road, it’s hard not to be in awe of the surrounding cliffs and secluded beach. But when you hear […]

History of the Ash Wednesday Bushfires on the Great Ocean Road

The Ash Wednesday Bushfires in February 1983 ravaged part of Australia’s Great Ocean Road, wiping out whole communities.  Touring along the Great Ocean Road in Australia, you may hear about the devastating Ash Wednesday Bushfires that occurred in February 1983. While you may not notice any lasting signs of the fires, they had an incredible […]