Located a little off the south coast of the Australian State of Victoria, the 12 Apostles is an interesting-looking rock formation. These limestone cliffs, formerly called Sow and Piglets, were renamed the 12 Apostles in the 1950s.

The 12 Apostles Cliffs, built to commemorate the soldiers who died in World War I between 1919-1932, are located on the 285 km long Great Ocean Road stretching between Melbourne and Adelaide.

Also known as the limestone bales on the shores of Port Campbell National Park, the 12 Apostles' proximity to each other has made the bales a popular tourist attraction. Seven of the original eight piles stand in the Twelve Apostles view after one collapsed in July 2005.

Although the promontory of the 12 Apostles never includes twelve piles, additional piles not considered part of the 12 Apostles group are located to the west of the national park.

These formations, which were formed by the strong winds blowing from Southern Oceania and the giant waves slowly eroding the limestone rocks here over millions of years, are actually the remains of the cliffs that have already collapsed into the sea. One of the cliffs last collapsed in 2005. The highest of the apostles rising next to the cliffs with a height of 70 meters is 45 meters.

In the 12 Apostles, which are among the 3 most popular natural wonders of Australia, it is possible to surf, canoe and snorkel depending on the weather conditions and the waves. In addition, many different activities, including helicopter tours, can be done in the national park, where the Lord Arc shipwreck is located and in the Arches (arches) area. Canyon walls, corals and seaweeds offer an impressive diving experience.