28 Nov 08 The Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles were sculptured by the wild and powerful Southern Ocean. The constant erosion of the limestone landscape by the ocean slowly formed the rocky cliff, gradually leaving individual rocks. These are the world’s tallest limestone stacks and the most recognizable attraction in Victoria.

Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, located 7 kilometers east of Port Campbell, is Victoria’s second largest Marine National Park and covers 7500 hectares along approximately 17 kilometers of coastline. The Marine National Park itself is relatively inaccessible from the shore because of the powerful sea conditions and high cliffs, the park includes the Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles is the third most visited natural site in Australia.

We recommend a flight over the Twelve Apostles as one of the most spectacular ways to veiw the Shipwreck coast.

Location:
Southwest coast of Victoria, Australia, between Cape Otway and Port Fairy, approximately 180 Kilometers (113 miles) coastal length.

Population Centers:

Warrnambool is the largest city
Port Fairy
Koroit
Allansford
Timboon
Peterborough
Port Campbell
Princetown

12 Apostles

Getting there:
Closest international and national arrival point is Melbourne, Victoria’s capital. Travel along the coast on the Great Ocean Road, or inland via the Princes Highway or railway to Warrnambool. Charters and rentals of buses and cars are readily available in capital cities and larger centres.

Weather:
Variable, but mainly moderate in all seasons, with very hot or cold weather usually lasting only a few days. Winters can be wet and very windy at times, but this provides enthralling spectacles along the coastal cliffs.