Driving through Dartmoor was surreal, along the side of the road a line of cedar trees had been planted in 1918, since then they had been lopped and carved to form soldiers as a memorial to the first world war.
Portland was one of the many costal towns visited on route, another old fishing port used many years ago, famous for whaling. They have a small museum, of its highlights is a whale skeleton, which shows some of their history.
A detour was made to visit Cape Nelson, a light house set in a national park. A moody day, with dark clouds cleared for better views further along the coastline.
The Crags begin the stunning coastline which has been battered by ragging seas to form the landscape that makes this area so famous.
Port Fairy, was another old fishing village - when Australians say old, its no more than 200 years old - but it was a welcome stop, with some random visitors in the form of camels.
Warrnambool is at the beginning (or end depending which way your going) of the Great Ocean Road. It was bustling with holiday makers - the campsites where full to the brim with families enjoying the summer break - due to its location, booking ahead all year round is a must. Located on a stunning long beach there is lots to do, for us after a long day - all we wanted to do was get watered, fed and sleep.
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