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The Twelve Apostles

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About

The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is a protected marine park on Victoria’s south-west coast near Port Campbell, Australia. It takes its name from the offshore Twelve Apostles rock stacks.

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Why go

  • The Twelve Apostles rise from the ocean as Port Campbell National Park’s best-known landmark.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • LookoutViews across the marine park.Lookout in the marine park
  • Little PenguinsSometimes seen returning from the sea.Near the Twelve ApostlesDusk

History

  1. 1878The clipper Loch Ard was wrecked on Mutton Bird Island, within the marine park.

Tips for your visit

  • Watch the stacks as the light shifts to see their colours change.

Know before you go

  • Opening hours: daily, 09:00–17:00. These are the marine park’s stated hours.

How to get there

  • On footThe Twelve Apostles is at Great Ocean Road / Booringa Road, Port Campbell National Park, Princetown.

Shorts

Interesting facts3

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  1. 7,500 hectares

    The marine park covers 7,500 hectares.

    Twelve Apostles Marine National Park - Wikipedia

  2. The Southern Ocean carved this coastline.

  3. The marine park borders Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks.

    Twelve Apostles Marine National Park - Wikipedia

Sources: Twelve Apostles Marine National Park - Wikipedia · Port Campbell National Park - Wikivoyage (see) · Port Campbell National Park Great Ocean Road Co… · Twelve-Apostles-Meeresnationalpark - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Great Ocean Road Booringa Road, Port Campbell National Park, Princetown

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Why is the Twelve Apostles Marine Park called Twelve Apostles?

It takes its name from the Twelve Apostles rock stacks.

Which national parks border the Twelve Apostles Marine Park?

Port Campbell and Great Otway National Parks border it.

What can you see from the lookout at the Twelve Apostles?

The lookout offers views across the marine park.

Can you see penguins near the Twelve Apostles at dusk?

Little Penguins can sometimes be seen returning from the sea near the Twelve Apostles at dusk.

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