Day 2 of Great Ocean Road

We stayed at the Apollo Bay Backpackers Hostel for Monday and Tuesday night.  

The hostel.  Very quaint little place.

My bed was bottom left and Jenni's was top left

We made many stops while driving day 1 and 2 including the Split Point Lighthouse (built in 1891), Bells Beach (a famous surfer's beach), several rivers leading into the ocean, among many other famous landmarks.......

 .................and a hitch-hiker.

Day 2 was the most amazing day!  We woke up and headed to the Otway Tree Top Walk which is 3 steel canopy bridges, 600 meter long walkways, built 25 meters above the forest floor.  Keep in mind throughout reading the day's events....I am a bit afraid of heights :)

"Don't get a shock....the walk is meant to rock."

Just has we thought the day couldn't get any better we decided to take a helicopter over the 12 Apostles.This was one of the most adventurous experiences giving me the opportunity to see one of the world's most beautiful natural features from above.  Jenni and I had permanent smiles on our faces the entire time and for a long time after we landed!

We got the only helicopter that could go lower than any of the others!

Right before take-off

The Twelve Apostles have been created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland that began 10–20 million years ago. The stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 45 metres high were left isolated from the shore (greatoceanrd.org.au)....

Check back to this post for the video I took from up in the helicopter.  You will see a seahorse shaped island, the blowhole, the Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles.  It is a bit shaky, but it is a way for me to share the experience with you all!  I will download it when I get a better internet connection.

Apollo Bay Hostel $50, Otway Treetop Walk $20.00, Helicopter ride $115.00, experience of a lifetime.......Priceless!