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Great Ocean Road

The World's Largest War Memorial

Great Ocean Road

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Welcome to the Gateway of the Surf Coast

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Welcome to the official beginning of a legend. You are standing on the Great Ocean Road, specifically near the town of Bellbrae, which serves as the rolling green gateway to one of the most spectacular coastal drives on the planet. This road stretches two hundred and forty-three kilometers along the southeastern coast of Victoria, winding its way from Torquay all the way to Allansford. While many travelers see it as a scenic route to the Twelve Apostles, it is fundamentally a sacred space. In fact, this highway is officially recognized as the largest war memorial in the world. As you begin your journey, take a moment to look at the landscape around you—the transition from the agricultural hills of Bellbrae to the rugged, saltwater spray of the Surf Coast. You are about to drive over a path that was physically carved out of these very cliffs to honor those who never came home. Prepare yourself for a journey that is as much about human resilience as it is about natural beauty.

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What does this Great Ocean Road audio guide explain?

This Mappu audio guide for Great Ocean Road highlights Welcome to the Gateway of the Surf Coast, Built by the Diggers, and A Monument of Sweat and Dynamite, giving travelers a concise overview before exploring Victoria.

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01Welcome to the Gateway of the Surf CoastIn Great Ocean Road, this section highlights Welcome to the Gateway of the Surf Coast as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
02Built by the DiggersIn Great Ocean Road, this section highlights Built by the Diggers as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
03A Monument of Sweat and DynamiteIn Great Ocean Road, this section highlights A Monument of Sweat and Dynamite as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
04The Cradle of Global Surf CultureIn Great Ocean Road, this section highlights The Cradle of Global Surf Culture as a point to understand and notice during the visit.
05Curiosity Around Every BendIn Great Ocean Road, this section highlights Curiosity Around Every Bend as a point to understand and notice during the visit.

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