The 12 Apostles, also known as the 12 disciples or 'The Twelve,' were Jesus Christ's 12 closest followers. Later, after Jesus' death, each of them became major leaders in the belief system that led to the birth of Christianity and helped spread the gospel throughout the world.

The Twelve Apostles are a collection of magnificent limestone stacks rising abruptly from the Southern Ocean along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. What makes them truly special is their dramatic geological history; formed by the constant erosion of mainland limestone cliffs by the tempestuous Southern Ocean, they were originally arches that eventually collapsed into isolated pillars. Despite the name, there were never actually twelve stacks (there were nine at the turn of the 21st century), and currently, only seven remain standing due to ongoing natural erosion—the most recent collapse occurring in 2005. In 2026, the site remains one of Australia's most iconic natural landmarks, especially famous for the way the rock faces change color from dark sandy yellow to brilliant orange and red during sunset. Visitors can now enjoy newly upgraded, safer lookouts that provide panoramic views of the "Gog and Magog" stacks and the surrounding Port Campbell National Park.