Why are they called ‘The Twelve Apostles’?
Why the name? It is not known exactly when the limestone stacks became known as the Twelve Apostles… or why. Local folklore suggests that because they seem to exude such power…
Victoria, Australia
Victoria is Australia’s second most populous state (pop. 5,550,000 at June 2010), but is also the countries smallest mainland state, with a total land area of 237,629 sq km (91,749…
The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles are world-recognised icons of the Great Ocean Road. These giant rock stacks soar from the swirling waters of the Southern Ocean and are a central feature of…
Modern Kitchen at Port Campbell Hostel
We’re Clean
Based on the ratings and reviews we’ve received from thousands of guests who booked through hostelworld.com, our hostel regularly rates as one of the cleanest hostels in Australia. (In fact, some months…
Lookout View of Port Campbell Hostel
Port Campbell
Port Campbell is a small seaside village in Victoria, Australia, set amidst some of the country’s most spectacular coastline. It lies towards the western end of Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road, 12km…
How were the Apostles formed?
The rock stacks are the temporary remnants of a retreating limestone coastline, under constant attack by the sea. Cliff faces are being eroded at the rate of about 20mm each…
How many Apostles are there?
Although the name is probably based on the biblical term “the 12 Apostles”, it is unlikely the name refers to the number of rock stacks. According to National Parks, the…
The coastline of the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is a 243 km (151 mi) stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between Torquay and Warrnambool. The road was built by around 3,000…
Port Campbell Beach
Things to see…
Port Campbell is a tiny village nestled into a small horse-shoe bay towards the western end of Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road. The village provides a perfect place to stay…
Corangamite Shire
Corangamite Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, and located in the south-western part of the state. Its largest towns, in order of size, are Camperdown, Terang, Cobden, Timboon, Port…
GOW100s
Great Ocean Walk 100s . Apollo Bay – Twelve Apostles. For the past couple of years, the hostel has (figuratively speaking!) laced up a rancid old pair of Nikes and stepped out to…