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Twelve Apostles

Australia, Victoria · Near Port Campbell

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-38.6654800, 143.1048400

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Overview

Limestone stacks along the Great Ocean Road, dramatically eroded by Southern Ocean waves.

Photography

When to Shoot Estimated

Best Times

Sunrise Sunset Golden_Hour

Best Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Oct Nov Dec

Photography Tips

Sunset is the most popular time but sunrise avoids crowds. The viewing platform is elevated giving a good perspective. For aerial, fly from the beach access points. Helicopter tours offer unique angles but are expensive.

Signature Shots

Sunset golden light on the limestone stacks

Aerial view showing all remaining apostles

Long exposure of waves around the stacks

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Access & Drone Info

Access

Difficulty Estimated

easy

Parking

Available

Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.

Drone

Restrictions Apply

National park rules apply. Keep away from helicopters and other aircraft. CASA regulations apply.

↑ 120 m No night Registration req.

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) ↗ Full regulations →

Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.

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Photo credits

Cover photo:Wikipedia / The Twelve Apostles (Victoria) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Nearby: The Grotto:Wikimedia Commons / The-Grotto-Australia-2008.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Nearby: Glasgow Falls:Wikipedia / Glasgow Falls · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Nearby: Little Aire Falls:Wikipedia / Little Aire Falls · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Nearby: Hopetoun Falls:Wikimedia Commons / Hopetoun_falls.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Nearby: Beauchamp Falls:Wikimedia Commons / Beech_Forest_(AU),_Great_Otway_National_Park,_Beauchamp_Falls_--_2019_--_1271.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted

Country	Australia
Region	Victoria
Nearest City	Port Campbell
Difficulty	easy Estimated
Best Times	Sunrise, Sunset, Golden_Hour Estimated
Drone	restricted
Parking	Yes