12 Apostles & the 12 Apostles visitor facility

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The main attraction on the Great Ocean Road is the rock formation known as the 12 Apostles. The eight (not 12 as one would assume) limestone pillars (up to 45m-high) were formed by erosion, and it was erosion that caused one of these pillars (there were originally nine stacks) to collapse in 2012.

The rock formation is part of the Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, which operates the visitor centre 7km east of Port Campbell. The visitor centre has a cafe, some informative displays about the 12 Apostles and other rock formations nearby and a network of walking tracks and boardwalks that enable you to get a good view of the 12 Apostles. There is also a helicopter company based at the centre that offers scenic flights in case you want to get some killer photos of the 12 Apostles.

This part of the Great Ocean Road as several similar rock formations that are just a short drive from here. These include Loch Ard Gorge (just a three-minute drive west of the 12 Apostles) and London Arch (formerly known as London Bridge before part of the formation collapsed in 1990 leaving two tourists stranded).


Our address

Address:
12 Apostles visitor facility, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell VIC
Telephone 13 19 63
Website parkweb.vic.gov.au
Admission free

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  • 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre, 18 Apr 2012


    Don't forget to look east at sunset for amazing color changes!

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  • 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre, 18 Apr 2012


    12 Apostles are in full sunlight from around 8.45am in April May. No need to get up too early, have another coffee instead

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  • Nicole, 27 Mar 2012


    Very helpful service and friendly people

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  • Nicole, 27 Mar 2012


    Best service ever!

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  • 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre, 27 Feb 2012


    Bay of Islands (West of Peterborough) offer brilliant viewing opportunities in overcast conditions

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  • 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre, 24 Feb 2012


    Pop into our Visitor Inforamtion Centre to pick up all the maps you need to explore the 12 Apostles region

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