Great Ocean Road Story
Great Ocean Road Story
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The story of the construction of the Great Ocean Road captures a unique time in the history of Australia and the world. Located within the Lorne Visitor Centre, the Great Ocean Road Story exhibition showcases the road’s story via a series of galleries featuring historical displays and artefacts. The Great Ocean Road Story and Lorne Visitor Centre is accessible to all with wheelchair access, free onsite parking, toilet facilities, picnic tables, water bottle refill stations, scooter and car charging point and free wifi. Explore this region’s rich history by visiting today!
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Melbourne, Australia17,413 contributions
Nov 2021
My wife and I visited The Visitor Centre where this place is located, during our recent holiday in Lorne for three nights. We stayed across the road at The Mantra Lorne and walked here.
To learn the history of The Great Ocean Road is worthwhile. The men who built this magnificent road presented Australia with an Internationally Acclaimed Tourist Destination that has stood the test of time.
The story indicated that it was hard work and living conditions in tents made it a tough time to get through.
To learn the history of The Great Ocean Road is worthwhile. The men who built this magnificent road presented Australia with an Internationally Acclaimed Tourist Destination that has stood the test of time.
The story indicated that it was hard work and living conditions in tents made it a tough time to get through.
Written November 26, 2021
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Beck & Steven X
Melbourne, Australia4,232 contributions
Jan 2016 • Business
My husband & I had recommended to us "The Great Ocean Road Story" Exhibition during a recent trip to Lorne. It is located at the Lorne Visitor Information Centre & entry is free.
Talk about Amazing! We are both Victorian "born & bred" so the Great Ocean Road has always formed a part of our upbringing in one form or another but we are not ashamed to admit that up until now we had only ever thought of the road as a 'beautiful scenic drive". How wrong we were!
[ An Incredible Time in Victoria's History ]:
We were fascinated to learn that first conceived in 1918 as a Memorial to Returned Soldiers & Sailors the Great Ocean Road Project ultimately provided employment for thousands of workers whilst also assisting them with their physical recovery from the many & varied ailments they had suffered during the war.
Stunning storyboards & incredible photographs told us how the Road became a reality as a result of the combined efforts of many people. " From community donations, to the sale of land. From the meticulous planning of engineers & surveyors, to the sale of merchandise & the then 'revolutionary' idea in 1920 to deliver newspapers to towns by car in time for breakfast" - these are just some small snippets of the jaw dropping story that the installation imparts.
[More than just the Road]:
In addition to discovering about 'the Road', we were enthralled by the telling of the impact & changes brought upon the many small towns and villages that up until that point had only been accessible by boat.
Not just minimal, these included great innovation & progress in the areas of access to medical treatment, schools & even food supplies.
** [Summary]**
This Exhibition was so wonderful that I must admit to having some difficulty in ending this review before I give too much away! Overall we found it thoroughly entertaining, educational & an absolute eye opener to a part of Victoria's colourful history that to us had previously remained untold.
We highly recommend that a trip to this facility be added to your "to do list" as a priority. My favourite part was learning about the "Toll Gates", I wonder what yours will be?
Thank you for reading this review, I hope that it has been helpful.
Talk about Amazing! We are both Victorian "born & bred" so the Great Ocean Road has always formed a part of our upbringing in one form or another but we are not ashamed to admit that up until now we had only ever thought of the road as a 'beautiful scenic drive". How wrong we were!
[ An Incredible Time in Victoria's History ]:
We were fascinated to learn that first conceived in 1918 as a Memorial to Returned Soldiers & Sailors the Great Ocean Road Project ultimately provided employment for thousands of workers whilst also assisting them with their physical recovery from the many & varied ailments they had suffered during the war.
Stunning storyboards & incredible photographs told us how the Road became a reality as a result of the combined efforts of many people. " From community donations, to the sale of land. From the meticulous planning of engineers & surveyors, to the sale of merchandise & the then 'revolutionary' idea in 1920 to deliver newspapers to towns by car in time for breakfast" - these are just some small snippets of the jaw dropping story that the installation imparts.
[More than just the Road]:
In addition to discovering about 'the Road', we were enthralled by the telling of the impact & changes brought upon the many small towns and villages that up until that point had only been accessible by boat.
Not just minimal, these included great innovation & progress in the areas of access to medical treatment, schools & even food supplies.
** [Summary]**
This Exhibition was so wonderful that I must admit to having some difficulty in ending this review before I give too much away! Overall we found it thoroughly entertaining, educational & an absolute eye opener to a part of Victoria's colourful history that to us had previously remained untold.
We highly recommend that a trip to this facility be added to your "to do list" as a priority. My favourite part was learning about the "Toll Gates", I wonder what yours will be?
Thank you for reading this review, I hope that it has been helpful.
Written January 9, 2016
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Abby
Cardigan, UK18 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
I mentioned the archway in a previous review. And this story exhibit will really bring to life the hard work that was done to build the road. And with free entry, you really shoudnt ignore this little gem.
Written June 5, 2019
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Hannah T
Singapore, Singapore132 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Before coming here I always assumed the Great Ocean Road was just another highway constructed for easier access along the Australian coast. I was wrong! This museum details the rich story of the great ocean road - from how it got started, to the stories of the workers and engineers who contributed to the building of the road. As a history buff I thoroughly enjoyed this small exhibition. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area, it opened my eyes to a new side of history.
Written May 20, 2018
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Debi N
Fort Worth, TX177 contributions
Aug 2019
It's similar to the California coastline... BUT, this is AUSTRALIA, with its beautiful, pristinely preserved wild nature! Must go!
Written October 4, 2019
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Langfords2010
Bristol, UK160 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We had already traveled most of the Great Ocean Road (having come from Adelaide) before reading the history of the road --- it did however help us confirm that we had seen everything on our journey (thankfully we had done our research before we left for Australia)
Written December 12, 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to visit the Great Ocean Road Story at the Lorne Visitor Information Centre. It’s great to hear you included the exhibit on your itinerary, it provides such a great understanding of the construction of the Great Ocean Road via a series of galleries featuring historical displays and artefacts. Thanks again for visiting and I do hope you had a wonderful time along the Great Ocean Road.
Written January 27, 2019
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jimbT2351HG
7 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Well worth the time to schedule this road trip into your holiday. Easy drive with lots of pullovers and view points. Best if you go the direction that puts you in the outside view lane.
Written April 15, 2018
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Olga M
20 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
This is based in Lorne Visitor Centre. If you like knowing the history of places you visit, then this is a must see for you. The photos and story are quite moving and celebrate the courage and sacrifice of the men who built the Great Ocean Road
Written January 25, 2016
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Roadtripping Nanny
Newcastle, Australia518 contributions
Oct 2019
It’s worth taking a wander around this exhibition as you learn a lot of interesting things about the Great Ocean Road and the photos are good too.
Written November 16, 2019
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Steven W
Sacramento, CA1,300 contributions
Oct 2019
Really well done museum and display. It's worth stopping here to get a real idea of the background story of how the road was planned and developed. So much effort and complexity involved to create such a beautiful and scenic byway.This place does a great job of telling that story.
Written October 31, 2019
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