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Twelve Apostles Panoramic Art Prints
Twelve Apostles Panoramic Art Prints
One of the most well-known highlights of the Great Ocean Road is The Twelve Apostles. Situated in the Port Campbell National Park, the massive limestone structures that tower 45 meters above the tempestuous Southern Ocean leave its visitors awe-struck in wonder at their size and beauty. Behind the eight remaining stacks are majestic cliffs, around 70 meters high. Glorious at both dusk and dawn the Twelve Apostles, by the forces of nature has gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs which became arches and when they collapsed, rock islands as high as 45 meters were left isolated from the shore. Stop and visit the Twelve Apostles dawn Center before taking the walk to view the amazing Twelve Apostles coastline. The Center offers insightful cultural heritage stories, shelter and toilets. Walk the short distance through the tunnel, under the Great Ocean Road to various lookouts offering expansive, breathtaking views. Witness the rugged splendor of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline. Created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10–20 million years ago, the stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs.
