Wonders of Oz: The Twelve Apostles
25 May 2006
The 12 Apostles are a collection of rock formations on the coast and towering out of the sea. It can be found near the town of Port Campbell, Victoria, just a few hours drive west of Melbourne.
On the Great Ocean Road, aside from these awe-inspiring limestones, you'd also find the Gibson Steps, the Loc Ard Gorge, The Arch, the London Bridge and the Grotto (all of which will be posted here soon).
The Twelve Apostles are great limestone rock outcrops separated from the cliff shore by wind and waves. You won't be able to see all 12 of these at once, as they say some are hidden from view from any vantage points. Some say that they no longer are 12 outcrops because one or two (or more) may have been eroded away.
These group of rocks were once called the Sow and Piglets but who would travel so far just to see a pig and her brood?
Anyway, to find the Twelve Apostles if you're from Melbourne, get on the Princes Highway, which then becomes the Princes Freeway, head southwest to Geelong. (At Geelong you might want to stop and visit the National Wool Museum and other town attractions). From Geelong, get on the Surf Highway (100) until you reach Torquay. Follow route 100 which becomes the Great Ocean Road after Torquay. Eighty-nine kilometres to the southwest, stop for a break if desired at Apollo Bay. Within the next 90 kilometres you should find a number of viewing points on your left (south). At any of the viewing points for the Twelve Apostles, you'd be able to see several of the Apostles.
Time required for travel: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tips:
- Have a detailed map of the area. If you take any of the side streets at Geelong, you could get lose your way.
- Time your trip to avoid heavy traffic particularly during school holidays and long weekends.
- you can choose to return to Melbourne via the Princes Highway by turning on C163 after PortCambell or at Allansford.
directions and tips courtesy of Larry Rivera
photo taken last January 1 2001
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