Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles, located in Port Campbell National Park on the Great Ocean Road, is a well-known scenic spot on the Great Ocean Road, attracting a large number of tourists every year. 1. The origin of the Twelve Apostles Rock The Twelve Apostles Rock is actually a rock standing in the sea. It was originally a part of the coastline. After the erosion of waves and strong winds, it gradually broke away. Because these twelve stone pillars are reminiscent of the twelve apostles who followed Jesus Christ in the Bible, they are named "Twelve Apostles". Due to the continued alluvial action of the waves, only seven remain. 2. Gibson Steps There is a well-known step on the way to the Twelve Apostles, called Gibson Steps, which is excavated from the cliff. The steps are 100 meters long, with a total of 86 steps, and it takes about 15 minutes to go back and forth. Steps lead to the beach, but the waves here are rough, not suitable for swimming, but suitable for fishing. The width of the steps is about 1 meter, which is only enough for one person to pass, so tourists with limited mobility should not try it easily. At the end, you can see the endless blue sea and two huge stone pillars. The steps are about a 2-minute drive from the rock, and there is a parking lot nearby. The parking is very convenient. After getting off the car, visitors can go from the Twelve Apostles parking lot through the gravel walking trail to the Gibson Steps. The best time to photograph the Twelve Apostles is in the early morning and at dusk. It is even more shocking to take a helicopter to overlook it. In addition, you can also participate in sea fishing, golf, water sports and other projects here. 3. Although the Twelve Apostles Rock of London Bridge and Arch is the highlight of the Great Ocean Road, there are still many places to play along the Great Ocean Road. Attractions such as London Bridge and Arch are not far away and can be visited together. The arches are suitable for viewing in the afternoon, when the view is bathed in a warm golden sun. Co-located in Port Campbell National Park are the Shipwreck Coast and La Card Canyon, only a 10-minute drive from the Twelve Apostles. Due to the rugged terrain in this area, many shipwrecks have occurred here. The sand here is soft and the views are spectacular, perfect for photography. Arch Island is also nearby, but it collapsed in 2009, which shows the fragility of the coastline.