Twelve Apostles

Fast Facts

Location: East of Port Campbell on the south west coast of Victoria Province, Australia
Attraction Type: Natural wonder
Significance: Rock structures formed by water and wind erosion for a period of 10-20 million years
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to sunset
How to Reach: From Port Campbell drive down along Great Ocean Road
Nearest International Airport: Hamilton International Airport

The Twelve Apostles are iconic rock structures rising imperiously from the waters of the Southern Ocean south of the Victoria coast in Australia. These dramatic limestone cliffs are representatives of Port Campbell National Park extending from Princeton in the east to Port Campbell to its north west on Victorian coast. Originally called 'the sow and piglets', these rocks were most likely renamed towards the beginning of the 20th century.

History
The 12 Apostles in Australia are remnants of limestone cliffs subject to continuous erosion over the last 10 — 20 million years. Erosion of softer underlining rock layers by water and wind initially created caves, then arches and finally rock stacks of upto 45 meters high. These Twelve Australian Apostles are arranged along Green Ocean Road east of Port Campbell.

Significance

These twelve Apostles are an excellent study in the erosive action of wind and water on rock structure formation. The cliffs behind the Apostles tower upto 70 meters in height.

Activity
Sunrise and sunset are particularly spectacular at the 12 Apostles. The blazing hues from dark brown to deep red, orange, and finally a brilliant sandy yellow created on the rock surfaces is a visual treat. The color change order just reverses during sundown. Take a helicopter ride to have a fascinating bird's-eye view of these 12 Apostles rock formation. Alternatively you could opt for fixed-winged flights for an awesome view of the Southern Ocean coast.
Accommodation

You would get ample choice of a proper accommodation in Port Campbell. Anchors Port Campbell, Waves Port Campbell, Port Campbell Hotel, and Daysy Hill Country Cottages provide comfortable stay. Apollo Bay is another location where there are sufficient places to put up. Otway Paradise Cottages, Blue Johanna House, Sandpiper Motel, Apollo Bay Colonial Cottages, and Nelson's Perch B & B are some of the notable accommodations in Apollo Bay.

Dining

The 12 Apostles tourist site is a gourmet's delight. Pisces Holiday Park, Chris's Restaurant and Villas, and the Iluka Motel and Restaurant in Apollo Bay are the choicest places to have delectable food. Blackwood Gully Restaurant in Lavers Hill, Berry World in Timboon, and Apostle Whey Cheese in Cooriemungle are other famous eateries at the Twelve Apostles.