The 12 Apostles

One of the most impressive and anticipated views of the Great Ocean Road is that of the towering rock formations of The 12 Apostles set against 70 metre cliffs. From sunrise to dusk the changing light enhances the beauty of this awe inspiring vista. I visited the sight several times to try to capture the different moods. A huge highlight for me was seeing the stacks from the air in a tiny helicopter.

My hero, David Attenborough, discusses the formation of The 12 Apostles in this short video segment. Worth watching...

Helicopter flight over The Great Ocean Road

Here is the little helicopter that flew me over The Great Ocean Road.  It was a truly amazing experience.  And to make matters better, I only paid $75 for a $350 flight as there was a seat going at the last minute.

And here are some sublime views I saw from the air ...

The Twelve Apostles

The Sentinal

London Bridge

Muttonbird Island

Muttonbird Island

Fields of yellow

Beautiful fields of yellow on the journey from Sydney to The Great Ocean Road.

Brighton Beach, Melbourne

The Sentinal

This is the highest rock stack along the coast, viewed from the helicopter...

Loch Ard Gorge

The Gorge

The Island Arch

Muttonbird Island

The Razorback

Gibson's Steps

London Arch

London Arch is a stunning natural rock formation that was once known as London Bridge due to its original  arched structure.  In 1990, one of its arches collapsed unexpectedly, leaving a dramatic single-span structure and stranding two visitors on the newly formed island until they were rescued. 

As you can see below, London Arch used to be called London Bridge and it had an arch connecting it to the mainland.  On the evening of 15 January 1990, this arch cracked and fell into the sea, leaving two very shocked tourists stranded on the outer section.  A helicopter was called to rescue them.

A sign that doesn't mince words...