After Cape Otway, we continued along the Great Ocean Road towards its most famous attraction: the 12 Apostles.
The 12 Apostles are a collection of limestone columns left by erosion just off the shore in Port Campbell National Park. The name is a bit of a misnomer, as there were only 9 to start with, and the collapse of a 150-foot tall Apostle less than two years ago left only 8 behind. But it's quite a sight, nonetheless.
Christine in front of the "12" Apostles.
More shots of the 12 Apostles.
These little squatty rock formations aren't part of the 12 Apostles. This is the view looking in the opposite direction along the shore. But they're cute, too.
Another view looking east towards the squatties.
Me and Christine back in front of the 12 Apostles.
The boardwalk along the shore with the Apostles in the background.
Loch Ard Gorge, also part of Port Campbell National Park, a few miles west of the Apostles. This was the site where the clipper ship The Loch Ard sank in 1878, causing the death of all but 2 of the 55 people on board who had just completed a 3-month journey from England. Apparently, the ship sank within 10 minutes of striking the reef. :-(
Me and Christine at Loch Ard Gorge.
Christine in front of the Island Archway at Loch Ard Gorge.
The sun sets on our little road trip.
Next up, back to Melbourne!
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