Can you access the beach at the 12 Apostles?

You can now park your car at the 12 Apostles and walk to Gibson Steps via a 1.1km section of the Great Ocean Walk. The walk departs from the back of the kiosk at the 12 Apostles and safely underpasses the Great Ocean Road near the Gibson Steps viewing platform and beach access.

How far along the Great Ocean Road are the 12 Apostles?

The 12 Apostles are located 275 kilometres west of Melbourne, approximately a four-hour drive along the Great Ocean Road.

Why is the 12 Apostles a tourist attraction?

The beautiful pillars along the Shipwreck Coast known as the 12 Apostles have a rich and exciting history that has led them to become iconic Australian rock formations.

How many apostles are on the Great Ocean Road?

the 12 apostles
Despite the name the 12 apostles, there are only 8 left standing as Mother Nature, time and the salty waters have caused several of the apostles to fall.

Can you swim at Johanna beach?

Johanna attracts large waves and is not suitable for swimming. It has very dangerous rips and is not a patrolled beach.

How many tourists visit the Twelve Apostles each year?

2 million tourists
How many tourists visit the Twelve Apostles each year? Over 2 million tourists visit the Twelve Apostles each year, making it one of Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations.

Can you climb the 12 Apostles?

The Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk (Long Weekend) is graded “Easier”. You will be walking established trails for between 3-6 hours per day carrying a lightweight day pack with moderate hill climbs and beach walking sections.

Can you swim at Apollo Bay?

A 3km long eastern facing beach, Apollo Bay provides safe, patrolled (during peak periods) waters for walking, swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, sand castle building and beach cricket.

Is Apollo Bay good for swimming?

Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road has a wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach. Protected waters make it excellent for swimming and popular with families. Lifesavers patrol in summer and there are plenty of surfing options nearby.

Where are the 12 Apostles now?

The 12 Apostles is one of Australia’s famous landmarks. Sitting just off the Great Ocean Road you’ll find the limestone rock stacks jutting 45 metres from the Southern Ocean. The popular site has its own facilities too. They now feature a visitor centre and paved walkways to the viewing platforms. How many of the 12 apostles are left in 2019?

How long does it take to drive to the 12 apostles?

Share Forget the small stuff on the dramatic, rugged and windswept coastline where the world-famous 12 Apostles sit. It is a 4.5-hour scenic drive from Melbourne via Geelong along the Great Ocean Road to the 12 Apostles. You can return to Melbourne on the 3.5-hour inland route along the Princes Highway.

What is the number one tourist attraction on the Great Ocean Road?

It is this and their spectacular positioning next to vertical cliffs with the Great Southern Ocean as their background that enable them to claim their rightful position as the Great Ocean Road’s number one tourist attraction. There have never actually been twelve apostles and at present there are only eight remaining.

What is the best time to visit the 12 apostles?

The majority of the tour companies and tourists traveling in their own cars will go via the Great Ocean Road and arrive at the 12 Apostles at about 3:00-4:00pm, however it’s becoming pretty popular for the tour groups to head straight to the Apostles first, getting there between 10:00-11:00am.