<P> The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243 - kilometre ( 151 mi ) stretch of road along the south - eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford . Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I , the road is the world 's largest war memorial . Winding through varying terrain along the coast and providing access to several prominent landmarks , including the Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations , the road is an important tourist attraction in the region . </P>
<P> The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243 - kilometre ( 151 mi ) stretch of road along the south - eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford . Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I , the road is the world 's largest war memorial . Winding through varying terrain along the coast and providing access to several prominent landmarks , including the Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations , the road is an important tourist attraction in the region . </P>
where does the great ocean road begin and end
where does the great ocean road begin and end
Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford
Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford