Twelve Apostles
Washed by crashing waves just off the craggy shoreline of western Victoria, the dramatic Twelve Apostles stand sentinel off the Great Ocean Road. Once joined to the surrounding mainland, the limestone outcrops are a Victorian icon and an enduring symbol of nature's mighty power and beauty.
Pounded by surf and tide for thousands of years, the limestone crags are gradually being whittled down in number – currently only eight of the Twelve Apostles remain – and the neighbouring rocky arch known as London Bridge has collapsed into the roaring sea.
The wild western Victorian coastline is a bewitching and beautiful part of Australia, the site of tragic shipwrecks in days gone by and the perfect place for exhilarating cliff-top walks, wreck diving and other untamed encounters with Mother Nature.
Practical Info
The 12 Apostles are 250km (155 miles) west of Melbourne near Port Campbell, on the Shipwreck Coast. The best way to get here is by organised tour or car, following one of the world's most scenic drives along the Great Ocean Road. Viewing platforms and timber boardwalks run along the top of the cliffs for windswept strolls, and interpretive signs at the visitor center explain the area's geological and historic significance.
Tours & Tickets
Great Ocean Road Day Trip Adventure from Melbourne
Soak up the sights of Australia's most scenic drive on a Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne. Follow the winding coastal road from Torquay to Port ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Reverse Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Day Trip from Melbourne
Spend the day on the Great Ocean Road without the crowds of the regular tours by doing it in reverse! Famous for the 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast, rainforest, ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island by Helicopter from Melbourne
For those only spending a short amount of time in Melbourne, this scenic helicopter flight from Melbourne covers both the 12 Apostles and Phillip Island in ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Small-Group Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne with Optional Helicopter Flight
Travel down the Great Ocean Road and see the Twelve Apostles on this small group tour from Melbourne. Be awestruck by the natural beauty as you're taken ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Great Ocean Road Day Trip Including Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Apollo Bay
On this day-tour from Melbourne, experience the incredible Twelve Apostles as you stand on the beach with the sand between your toes looking out towards this ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Small-Group Sunset Great Ocean Road Experience from Melbourne
Maximise your time in Melbourne by traveling on this late departure Great Ocean Road Tour and enjoy a beautiful sunset at the 12 Apostles.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Small-Group Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Full-Day Tour from Melbourne
Explore the Great Ocean Road on a small-group full day tour where stunning views, rainforests and beaches that will take your breath away. We pride ourselves ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Great Ocean Road and Heritage Sheep Farm Experience from Melbourne
Experience the Great Ocean Road a little differently. First off visit the regions first sheep station. Get a history lesson and a hands on experience including ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Great Ocean Road Helicopter Tour from Melbourne
Experience the magnificent beauty of the 12 Apostles on a luxurious helicopter flight along the Great Ocean Road coastline. You'll be picked up from your ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Full-Day Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour from Melbourne
Spend the day exploring the Great Ocean Road, and later enjoy the amazing views of one of the most famous and scenic coastal stretches in the world as the sun ... Read more
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
