On our way from Melbourne to Port Campbell, via the Great Ocean Road, we came upon a couple of small, quaint towns. One was Apollo Bay where we stopped for a potty break then decided we would eat there, too. We found the bathrooms in next to the park in one of the Information Centers and while I waited for Tony, I walked around the park and explored.
Australia is really big on parks. It seems like one can’t travel for more than a few blocks without finding a park. They aren’t cookie cutter parks, either. Each one is unique. The one shown below showcased local materials and local artists. We found a number of beautifully handmade park benches on which to sit and enjoy the deep blue skies. I also was captivated by a mosaic drinking fountain (shown below). It appeared to be made entirely of recycled glass and broken tiles. The water came out the spout and any that wasn’t caught by the drinker’s mouth spiraled down the length of the fountain and into a drain at the bottom. There were also a number of wooden sculptures, all pretty abstract and probably aboriginal in design. One sculpture, much less abstract, was of local seals. You’ll see that one below too.
It was truly a beautiful little town in which to enjoy lunch and even more, had we had the time. If you’re ever in Australia on the Great Ocean Road, remember the name Apollo Bay.
The bay at Apollo Bay.
Some of the abstract sculptures.
A closer view of sculptures.
Handmade park bench uses local trees.
Sculpture featuring local sealife!
Spiral mosaic drinking fountain.
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