What towns are closest to the 12 Apostles?
What towns are closest to the 12 Apostles? The closest town to stay in with plenty of shops and cafes is Port Campbell. The 12 Apostles are part of the Port Campbell National Park, stretching over 30 kilometres along the coast from Princetown to Peterborough. The 12 Apostles are about halfway between Princetown, the closest town, and Port Campbell.
What is the best time of day to see the 12 Apostles?
The best time to see the 12 Apostles is early morning or late afternoon. You'll avoid the heavy crowds and have a bit more peace and quiet as you look out onto them. Sunset is spectacular. You can view all 7 of them from viewing platforms – clearly marked from the road on how to walk there and get your snaps.
Can you walk down to the 12 Apostles?
If you cannot get a carpark at the steps, you can walk safely along the Great Ocean Walk to reach this area. It is narrow though, so wheelchairs and prams are not advised! The Gibson steps are closed at times due to high tide and unsafe conditions.
Where is the best place to see the 12 Apostles?
The quintessential view of the Twelve Apostles is from the main boardwalk - but it's not the only good view. Make your way along all to all the viewpoints, and also make sure you head up to Loch Ard Gorge and take in the stacks from the lookout points here too.
What is the last town on the Great Ocean Road?
The Great Ocean Road officially begins in Torquay at the iconic Great Ocean Road gate. The road winds along the south-east coastline from here before concluding at the small regional town of Allansford, just outside of Warrnambool.
What is the area of the 12 Apostles?
The Twelve Apostles are part of the Table Mountain complex overlooking Camps Bay. The mountain range stretches 6 km almost to Hout Bay. They actually consist of eighteen peaks.
How long should I take to do the Great Ocean Road?
How long does it take to drive the Great Ocean Road? You can drive the entire length of the Great Ocean Road in one long day (about 8 hours return), but we recommend splitting the journey up into a few days.
Is Great Ocean Road worth it?
It's been voted one of the top ten places to visit in the world, and for a good reason. The winding road hugs the coast, providing stunning ocean views and plenty of opportunities to stop and explore the area's many rock formations.
How long do you spend at 12 Apostles?
The main attraction is the twelve apostles, spend at least one hour here absorbing the view and taking Instagram worthy pictures. Then head to the Loch Ard Gorge bridge, just a 3-minute drive from the twelve apostles. There is a great history of the iconic location and its shipwreck.
What is the closest town to the Twelve Apostles?
The closest town to stay in with plenty of shops and cafes is Port Campbell. The 12 Apostles are part of the Port Campbell National Park, stretching over 30 kilometres along the coast from Princetown to Peterborough. The 12 Apostles are about halfway between Princetown, the closest town, and Port Campbell.
Is 12 Apostles free?
The 12 Apostles make up part of the greater Port Campbell National Park, world-famous for its amazing landmarks dotted just minutes from one another. Thankfully for us travellers, we don't have to pay to visit the 12 Apostles, or the Port Campbell National Park's other wonders, for that matter.