Maits Rest is in Otway National Park and showcases tree ferns in mountain ash and myrtle forests.

Inside the cathedral of tree ferns

An ancient myrtle

The road to Cape Otway

Where Otway cheese comes from

Signal Station at Cape Otway – most buildings here are from the 1850’s

Assistant Lightkeepers residences

Cape Otway Lighthouse

The steep way up and down

From the top

Looking back to the station complex

Wild koalas here are in high population

The Great Ocean Road – landslip repairs

The road hugs the coastal cliffs – here are the views at Cape Hatton

Mesh to prevent rockfall

Unnerving signs – especially when negotiating tight bends

A few small rivers enter the ocean creating a break from the cliffs

Crimson rosella

Sulphur crested cockatoos

Another eager koala

Wattle bird

Split Point

Split Point Lighthouse

The view back along the Great Ocean Road coastline

Late drive into Ballarat

Ballarat at night