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🪨 The Twelve Apostles
Iconic Limestone Stacks Along Australia's Great Ocean Road


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 22:36
📋 Fast Facts
  • Located within Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, along the Great Ocean Road
  • Limestone stacks formed by millions of years of coastal erosion from waves, wind, and tides
  • Number and shape of stacks continuously changing due to ongoing erosion processes
  • Situated on lands traditionally cared for by the Eastern Maar peoples

Rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean, the Twelve Apostles are among Australia's most recognizable coastal landmarks. These towering limestone stacks stand just offshore along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, shaped over millions of years by wind, waves, and relentless erosion. The result is a rugged seascape where geology and atmosphere combine to create one of the country's most photographed vistas ...

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