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The Great Ocean Road is a designated Australian National Heritage road stretching 243 kilometers along the country's southeastern coastline, spanning between the cities of Allansfor and Torquay. The road, which was constructed to honor fallen World War I soldiers during the 1920s and 1930s, remains the world's largest war memorial site today. It traverses gorgeous rainforest, beach, and cliff landscapes as it passes along Australia's Surf and Shipwreck Coasts, offering picturesque views of the Southern Ocean and the Bass Strait. Landmarks along the route include the unique Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations, Loch Ard Gorge, and the London Arch. Each year, the route hosts the annual Great Ocean Road Marathon, a part of the Great Ocean Road Running Festival. Map
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