Twelve Apostles

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Twelve Apostles

Experience the awesome natural beauty of the world-famous Twelve Apostles. Rising abruptly from the tempestuous Southern Ocean, these seven limestone stacks are the highlight of the Great Ocean Road. They are best viewed at sunset when the yellow rock turns red, orange and every shade in between.

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Twelve Apostles

Twelve Apostles

Need to know

Twelve Apostles

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fishing
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Vehicles
  • Terrain hazards
    • Unstable cliffs
    • Cliff collapse

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Changes to Twelve Apostles carparking arrangements

Twelve Apostles carparking arrangements

  • From Monday 20th April access to the main carpark at the Twelve Apostles will be closed for construction works to take place. 
  • These works are taking place as part of Development Victoria's Twelve Apostles Redevelopment and once complete will provide safer and easier access to the Twelve Apostles. 
  • Works have been coordinated around the peak visitation period to minimise disturbances around the site.
  • Vehicles will not be able to enter the main carpark. All vehicles must enter the site from Booringa Road, following the Northern Access Road to the parking area - drop off will not be available during this time. 
  • A representative from Kane Construction will be onsite Monday - Friday.
  • Subject to work programming on the day; drop off for mobility impaired patrons only will be facilitated.
  • Traffic Management will be in place during construction hours and on weekends.
  • There is no change to pedestrian access. All pedestrians must follow signed pathways.

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