What do the 12 Apostles look like?

They are an offshore collection of limestone stacks along the Great Ocean Road, this sculpted coastline originated when billions of tiny marine skeletons accumulated on the ocean floor, gradually creating limestone formations. As the ocean retreated, the cliffs were exposed above the sea level.



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The Apostles and surrounding cliffs are made of limestone – a sedimentary rock which is basically a build-up of shells, coral and animal skeletons. This rock began forming hundreds of millions of years ago when the entire area was underwater.

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Rising out of the Southern Ocean, alongside Australia's famous Great Ocean Road, you'll find these spectacular, 45m (150ft) tall, limestone pillars that were once connected to the mainland cliffs. Here, there are countless ways to soak in the scenery and make the most of your coastal exploration.

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In the New Testament James is styled the Greater to distinguish him from the Apostle James the Less, with greater meaning older or taller, rather than more important.

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