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The magnificent Twelve Apostles are a true Australian icons; in the same vein as the Outback or the mighty Darling River, they are engrained in the Australian character. The first sight of the magnificent sandstone structures lives with you forever and is a must for those who have not ventured along the Great Ocean Road. (About 5 Hours drive from Melbourne).

Originally referred to as "Sow and Piglets" but renamed by early settlers, the limestone stacks, which are reputed to be the world's tallest, rise majestically out of the Southern Ocean just off the coast. Formed by constant eroding of the softer limestone that makes up the coast, the iconic structures are created as harder limestone remains as the coast is eroded inland.

The sandstone stacks are some of the more recognisable coastal features of Australia and as such is always high on any travellers 'top destination to see while in Australia' and is perfectly located on the western end of the Great Ocean Road and forms part of the Shipwreck Coast that also hosts other majestic coastal scenes like Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, and Mutton Bird Island.

The spectacular 12 Apostles at the western end of the Great Ocean Road (2009) the shipwreck coast victoria australia

The 12 Apostles (2009)

The spectacular 12 Apostles at the western end of the Great Ocean Road (2005) the ship wreck coast victoria australia

The 12 Apostles (2005)

2 of the Apostles shot from sea level (Gibsons Beach accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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Afternoon light upon the fence and gate of Tom Groggin Station with spectacular summer cloud formations above Mt Pinnibar (Victoria) in the Australian Alpine Region Australia

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A lone sandstone stack (one of the Apostles that make up the ‘12’ Apostles) photographed from (Gibsons Beach accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

Lone Stack

Looking westward along the shipwreck coast towards the 12 Apostles from the top of Gibsons Steps; Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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Looking westward along the shipwreck coast towards the 12 Apostles from the top of Gibsons Steps; Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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Looking westward along the shipwreck coast towards the 12 Apostles from the top of Gibsons Steps; Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

Along the Coast

A lone sandstone stack (one of the Apostles that make up the ‘12’ Apostles) photographed from (Gibsons Beach accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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A lone sandstone stack (one of the Apostles that make up the ‘12’ Apostles) photographed from (Gibsons Beach accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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A lone sandstone stack (one of the Apostles that make up the ‘12’ Apostles) photographed from (Gibsons Beach accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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A lone sandstone stack (one of the Apostles that make up the ‘12’ Apostles) photographed from (Gibsons Beach accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

Solitary

Afternoon light upon the fence and gate of Tom Groggin Station with spectacular summer cloud formations above Mt Pinnibar (Victoria) in the Australian Alpine Region Australia

Coastal Contast

The spectacular 12 Apostles at the western end of the Great Ocean Road (2009) the ship wreck coast victoria australia

Apostle Line

Looking westward along the shipwreck coast towards the 12 Apostles from the top of Gibsons Steps; Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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A close-up of one of the 12 Apostles show the stratified sandstone the produces the rich colours at sunrise and sunset. Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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A close-up of one of the 12 Apostles show the stratified sandstone the produces the rich colours at sunrise and sunset. Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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A close-up of one of the 12 Apostles show the stratified sandstone the produces the rich colours at sunrise and sunset. Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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The two Apostles (Part of the 12 Apostles) just off shore Gibsons Beach (accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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One of the two Apostles (Part of the 12 Apostles) just off shore Gibsons Beach (accessed from Gibson’s Steps) Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

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One of the spectacular 12 Apostles at the western end of the Great Ocean Road (2009) the ship wreck coast victoria australia

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The Great Ocean Road is regarded as one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world. The drive starts at Anglesea and travels westward towards Cape Otway and the Otway Ranges through lovely coastal towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay.  The drive cuts across Cape Otway before again joining the beautiful sandstone coast line (Known also as the Shipwreck Coast)

The area is now host to The Great Ocean Walk; a 104km route along  Victoria's spectacular west coast from Apollo Bay to the magnificent 12 Apostles. The route winds itself through beautiful National Parks, along deserted beaches and past pristine marine sanctuaries.

The Great Ocean Walk can be done in part or as a complete walk...

 

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