Day 3 started with morning drive towards Great Ocean Road. Instead of taking a nearer route from Frankston by ferry, from ferry terminal Sorrento to Queenscliff, we headed north and made a much longer journey to Torquay, via Geelong. Torquay is the first head start of Great Ocean Road trip. Its a haven for surfers and outlets selling surfing accessories are mushrooming around the area.
Despite the longer route, we didn't miss out any chunk of great look outs along the trip. Starting from Torquay towards Lorne, stretching into Apollo Bay, 12th Apostles, Port Campbell and lastly our final stop at Port Fairy before returning to Melbourne city. Lorne, is more developed and densed in the sense of population and shops. Convenience stores and eateries are easier to be found in this vicinity. We had our fish and chips take-away from Lorne before heading to 12th Apostles.
In short, we spent 2 nights in Great Ocean Road. We stayed at Port Campbell on 1st night, and Port Fairy the following night.
'Respect the Ocean' was seen engraved on the boulder at Torquay beach.
Surfing was a common leisure among the locals.
Split Point Light house, located in between Torquay and Lorne.
Great Ocean Road is not all about coastlines, ocean, rock formations, and winding narrow paths. Along the way, there were so many sights that were fascinating and captivating. There were bushes, wineries, vineyards, sheeps and cows grazing on grass; green open meadows, and sometimes you might just bump into a hedgehog crossing by the road, if you were lucky enough, just like we did. We pulled over our vehicle, in order to give way to this little fellow, watching helplessly as it disappeared slowly into thick bush nearby. The bird's-eye-view of roaring seawave, hitting on the coastline, were totally mesmerizing.
In between Torquay and Lorne, we stopped at Split Point Lighthouse, followed by scenic look out of 12th Apostles. Along the way, there were so many unforgettable look outs. Spent quite sometime around 12th Apostles, as it was the highlight of Great Ocean Road adventure. 
Walking towards scenic look out deck of 12th Apostles.
Had to tie my hair up into a bun, as the wind was too strong!
The sun set shoot of 12th Apostles.
Walking back to get our car, before calling it a day.
12th Apostles.....highlight of Great Ocean Road trip.
Before the sun set, we drove to our rented apartment, Port Campbell Parkview Motel. The place was clean and comfortable. Most of the beds in GOR apartments come with heaters or warmers, which you can adjust easily on the temperature control to the desired heat. I must say its a necessity to have a bed heater as nights can be freezing cold in GOR.
Had simple breakfast to start the day...@ Port Campbell Parkview Motel.
Annie, the friendly receptionist, who I befriended with. So sweet of her to show us places of interest and information counter available around Port Campbell.
The next morning, we moved on to nearest Port Campbell tourist information centre, to learn more about must do and see places, aound the vicinity. We were given a list of guides, such as scenic look outs in Port Campbell National Park; chocolate and cheese factories in Warrnambool. Albeit the many guides, we only managed to visit Port Campbell National Park, as it was a huge area to cover. The park is divided into 3 big sections, where each of it requires a few kilometres drive. There are mainly rock and geology formations along the way.
Our rented wagon in green...
London Bridge rock as seen behind us.
We immersed ourselves in beautiful sunset at Port Fairy before checking in at Eastern Beach Holiday unit, located at 121 Griffith St, Port Fairy, Vic 3284.
But before that, we dropped by a chain supermarket, IGA, to get our ingredients ready for a simple self-cooked dinner. After eating sandwiches; fish and chips, and many fastfood, we beg for a change! Bought some tenderloin, chicken drumsticks, and greens from IGA.
Wolfie caught us in action, preparing dinner for the night.
Sis and me got into action, and that night we had the most satisfying hot warming dinner, of beef rendang, chicken & dried shiitake mushroom soup, boiled broccoli, and hot steamy rice.
Lets toast to a heart-warming family dinner on the last day of Great Ocean Road trip! Wolfie (behind dad) represented my bro, who's the cam man....lol
The next morning, after checking out, we bid farewell to GOR. Stay tuned for our next 2 days shopping and walking around Melbourne city...
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