Once a series of muddy tracks between Torquay and Allansford (near the South Australian border) the Great Ocean Road was built by returned soldiers as a permanent memorial to fellow servicepeople who gave their lives during World War I (WWI). The road is 243km long around the south-west coast of Victoria and took 13 years to construct (1919 to 1932) utilising the labour of more than 3000 men with only picks, shovels and horse and cart. Today it is a national tourist attraction, offering breathtaking views while connecting coastal communities.