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Twelve Apostles

A sight in Port Campbell NP, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell NP
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Why go

Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Port Campbell, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Sow & Piglets and 12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Port Campbell NP
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Port Campbell, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sow & Piglets

    Small brewpub in Port Campbell.

    Drinks · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe

    Cafe facing the Port Campbell beach.

    Food · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    London Bridge

    Arch that lost its span in 1990.

    Outdoors · 4.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Grotto

    Sinkhole and rock pool framing the ocean.

    Outdoors · 6.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Loch Ard Gorge

    Sheltered cove named after an 1878 shipwreck.

    Outdoors · 8.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    12 Apostles Helicopters

    Scenic flights over the Apostles and shipwreck coast.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Twelve Apostles is a stop on our Great Ocean Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Port Campbell

Twelve Apostles is our only sight pick in Port Campbell; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Port Campbell guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Port Campbell run from 13°C in July to 24°C in January; August is usually the wettest month. For Twelve Apostles itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Port Campbell from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Port Campbell weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
12 Apostles Trl, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia
Coordinates
-38.61346, 142.98679
Destination
Port Campbell, Victoria

Twelve Apostles: quick answers

How much time do you need at Twelve Apostles?

Plan on about an hour at Twelve Apostles. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Twelve Apostles?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Visit at sunset or sunrise.

Is Twelve Apostles free?

Yes, we list Twelve Apostles as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Twelve Apostles?

Twelve Apostles is at 12 Apostles Trl, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia, in Port Campbell NP. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Twelve Apostles?

Twelve Apostles appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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