Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch

Memorial Arch, Eastern View

A wooden memorial arch on the eastern section of the Great Ocean Road, commemorating some 3,000 WWI veterans who built the road. It is a classic photo stop for road trips.

The Great Ocean Road was built between 1919 and 1932 by soldiers returning from the First World War, and it is regarded as the world's longest war memorial. The Memorial Arch at Eastern View was first built in 1939 and has been rebuilt several times. Beside it are a bronze statue of road workers and an information board. There are roadside parking spaces, but watch for passing traffic when photographing under the arch. The nearby beach is good for walking. It is about 40 minutes' drive west of Torquay.

Opening hours

Open all day

Memorial arch · History · Photo spots

Nearby sights

Split Point Lighthouse
Lorne
Teddy's Lookout
Erskine Falls
Anglesea
Bells Beach
Kennett River Koala Walk
Torquay

Places to eat nearby

Ipsos Greek Restaurant
Brae
Chris's Beacon Point
Apollo Bay Bakery
Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op