22 Nov 2022 - Day 9: (Great Ocean Road) Loch Ard Gorge
Our next stop is Loch Ard Gorge, which is a short 3 minutes' drive from The Bakers Oven. Back in 1878, a large clipper ship engraved with the name Loch Ard beached on nearby Muttonbird Island after a tumultuous journey from England. That's how the name of this gorge comes from.
From the car park, there are several trails that lead to various lookout points.
One of the trails even lead visitors down to the beach.
We first followed the path towards the Island Arch lookout. Here we had a nice view of Muttonbird Island.
The Loch Ard Gorge is surrounded by jagged cliff tops, a sharp sea breeze, and acres of bushland. Trekking along the coastland’s walking paths is a perfect way to enjoy our Loch Ard Gorge visit, fully immersing ourselves in the natural setting.
We proceeded to walk down the stairs to the beach where there are two small caves are located that served as shelter for the only survivors – Eva Carmichael and Tom Pearce – and are named Carmichael Cave and Tom Pearce’s Cave.
Having seen all the awesome views around, the main beauty here is the gorge itself. The picturesque gorge is home to a smooth, pearlescent bay and an inlet of clear, blue water. It’s flanked by two yellow-washed cliff faces and tufts of vibrant greenery.
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