Saturday, April 23, 2011

Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road Australia Attractions

Natural limestone cliffs thousands of years in the making
12 Apostles is part of the Port Campbell National Park and is the highlight of the Great Ocean Road for me. It is indeed one of the most amazing natural landscapes in the world. They are around 70 meters high each. Actually, people use the photos of the 12 apostles to represent the Great Ocean Road.


The Twelve Apostles were originally known as the “Sow and Piglets”, the mother pig and her little offspring. The early settlers renamed this amazing rock formation after the disciples of Jesus Christ.
On the way to the 12 Apostles
12 Apostles Visitor Center

Twelve Apostles lookout point
One of the most famous rock formation -- Twelve Apostles



Panoramic Shot - Twelve Apostles
Fact: These are the world’s tallest limestone stacks.

Tip: Sunrise and sunset offer particularly impressive views as the Twelve Apostles change colour from dark and foreboding in shadow to brilliant sandy yellow under a full sun.

Panorama of Twelve Apostles supplied by Panoramic Earth


Location and other information about the 12 Apostles in Great Ocean Road, Australia

Address
26 Morris St Port Campbell VIC 3269
Phone
03 5598 6089
Fax
03 5598 6088
Email
pcvic@corangamite.vic.gov.au
Web
http://www.visit12apostles.com.au  
Here are other awe-inspiring Great Ocean Road attractions:
Split Point Lighthouse
Town of Lorne
Lorne Food Trip
Apollo Bay
Gibson Steps
Twelve Apostles
London Arch
Loch Ard Gorge
The Grotto

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