The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
The Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles National Park
With Kirk Richards
One of the most picturesque landmarks in Australia can be found along the Great Ocean Road. Because of its unique views, this road is now part of the Australian National Heritage, stretching along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford.
Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, along this road visitors can enjoy of this magnificent view. The Twelve Apostles Marine National Park is a place of many wonders!
These gorgeous rock stacks that rise up majestically were created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10-20 million years ago. With the time, the ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs.
Eventually, those caves became arches and when they collapsed rock stacks up to 147 ft. high were left isolated from the shore. Today, visiting the area at sunrise or sunset is a true pleasure, as one can enjoy of this special view which is certainly a bless for photographers.
Once you are in the area, the Gibson Steps are really easy to reach, being located just a few minutes away form the Twelve Apostles. This site takes visitors down onto a length of lush beach where Gog and Magog (two jutting rock stacks that languish in the ocean) can be enjoyed from a different perspective.
Besides its rock formations, this beach offer a natural scenery which has become popular for fishing, with a great amount of sea creatures frolicking below the water’s surface!
