Great Ocean Road<\/a> winds along the Southern Ocean on the south-west coast of Victoria, starting at Torquay and finishing in Allansford. It was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, and at 255 km, it\u2019s the world\u2019s longest war memorial. Along the route, there is plenty to see and do, from charming villages to the famous 12 Apostles.<\/p>\nKnowing the Road Ahead<\/h3>\n
It may sound like it\u2019s a far distance to travel in the car, but with so much to see and do, you\u2019ll have ample opportunity to stretch your legs along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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