Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

At the heart of Kinta Valley. The capital city of the state of Perak. An opposition stronghold. Factory of brilliant people. Desolated through emigration of its inhabitants to other parts of the country and overseas. Yet... it is forever remembered by its people.

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Located in the south-western coastline of the state of Victoria, the 285km route of Australia's Great Ocean Road is exhilaratingly the scenic route of centuries' worth of nature's magnificient handiwork.

From state's capital Melbourne, the whole journey passes through Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, Warrnambool, and finally Port Fairy marks the end. Experience the stunning sight of long-winded road which lovingly matches with treacherous coast to form the magnificient sea sculptures; not to miss the Eagle National Park and the lighthouse located at Split Point; as well as many strategic scenic lookouts along the way: Teddy's Lookout in the town of Lorne, Cape Patton Lookout near the Wyne River, and of course the Mariner's Lookout located on the highest point of Appollo Bay, offering panoramic views of the whole town, the coastline and the bay's port.

Another must-see landmark won't much not to Twelve Apostles which near to Port Campbell. There is no other spectacular sight other than the platforms build right at the edge of the cliffs for these tantalising natural monoliths rising from the ocean's surface, and towering 65m in height. In the Port Campbell National Park itself, there are some amazing and wild rock formations spots, like Loch Ard Gorge, Gibson's Steps and London Bridge.

Wish one day the money and annual leaves are accumulated enough to carry rucksack unaccompanied or 1 or 2 interested friends to Victoria. Can then stay at my cousin's house in Melbourne, and borrow her car to drive through awe-inspiring Great Ocean Road.

* more information can be got in greatoceanrd.org.au

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