Day 61 ~ 20,700 Miles, Geelong

Day 61 ~ 20,700 Miles

The southern coastline of Australia heading west from Geelong is magnificent. Even on our cloudy drive along the Great Ocean Road the color of the water ranged from pale green to midnight blue topped by unending waves crashing into the rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and jagged rocks. The road meanders along the coastline as it climbs and descends then twists and turns hugging the terrain.

After arriving at Anchor Bay we turned inland to the Otway Fly Treetop Walk which felt like a walk into Jurassic Park with its ancient giant ferns and massive eucalyptus trees. The peeling bark of these giants and moss covered branches added to the other worldly feeling. We walked in the treetops along a steel bridge elevated 25-40 meters above the rain forrest floor.

We had a late night departure from Geelong and a quick overnight cruise to Philip Island for our next adventure.Read more