12 APOSTLES
LIMESTONE FORMATIONS
port campbell NATIONAL PARK, VICTORIA
be mesmerised by the alluring ocean stacks
raw beauty in it’s most natural form
Erosion of the mainland coast's limestone cliffs began 10 to 20 million years ago, with the stormy Southern Ocean & blasting winds gradually wearing away the softer limestone to form caves in the cliffs.
The caves eventually became arches, and when these collapsed, rock stacks of up to 45-metres high were left isolated from the shore, resulting in the iconic “12 Apostles”.
take a helicopter ride for an aerial view
For a unique perspective of these geological formations, head to the skies with the optional helicopter ride
The 12 Apostles are a series of towering limestone pillars rising from the wild seas, but they won’t be standing forever (in fact there wasn’t even 12 to start with!) just as they were formed over centuries of erosion, so too will they disappear - a chance of your lifetime to be captivated by their allure.
Every day of the year hundreds of people gaze at these rock formations from the coastal viewing platforms, mesmerised. So many stunning photos in all the various coastal conditions & light - mother nature at her finest :)
HISTORY OF THE 12 APOSTLES formation & ITS NAME
Our detailed info page on 12 Apostles is PASSWORD PROTECTED for our day trip virtual tour in other languages, please speak to your tour Guide on your tour day for access
references & photo credits; Australian Government & Visit Victoria,
visit the 12 apostles scenic attraction to be captivated on our ‘ultimate’ great ocean road tour
Come see for yourself what all the fuss is about, the drawcard to the Port Campbell National Park is worth the day trip from Melbourne to witness its natural beauty.