I leave Port Campbell on the Great Ocean Road to find that London Bridge has indeed fallen down. It was once a double-arched rock platform linked to the mainland, but in January 1990 the bridge collapsed leaving two terrified tourists stranded on the World's newest island. It remains a spectacular sight and has since been renamed as the London Arch.
Warrnambool marks the western end of the Great Ocean Road and the start of the Princes Highway, which is a more scenic and leisurely route than the main highways between these major cities. The highway follows the coastline for most of its length through logging and farming communities. En route I see lots of familiar names (Heywood, Dartmoor and Glencoe) and many unfamiliar sights.
Kingston is where I join the rural Southern Ports Highway to the cherubic little fishing port of Robe where I decide to park up for the night. Built in 1859, the Caledonian Inn is a clear winner. After checking in, I wander to the eastern outskirts of town to the Robe Town Brewery. The brewery uses old-fangled methods to produce a wide range of interesting beers. After sampling every beer on offer, I return to the historic inn for some classy pub grub and some much needed rest.
Distance: 390.4km
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