For the last few years the following apostles could not be seen from the viewing platforms at the 12 Apostles.
The only way you could see them was by going to Gibsons Steps and going down to the beach to see them. However, at the moment, the steps and access to the beach are closed for the time being. They are often closed during high tide, but it seems some rocks have been falling so until they find a solution to make it safer, they will remain closed.
It was nice to see Gog and Magog again, which I believe is the affectionate name given to these two. It feels such a long time since I have been able to take photos.
I had planned on doing long exposures and maybe a time lapse, but it was so windy I was struggling to stand up, let alone setting up a tripod. I must say that I have never seen it so windy there before. It was really hard to take photos, and I am so surprised that any of my images are in focus.
Taking photos in this direction was especially hard.
Though for a change, the sun was wonderful with the moody sky.
Now let’s take a look at the new viewing platform.
If you look at the first image above, you can see the dip in the cliff where the platform ends, and that is where the old platform used to be. With the old one, you could also go all the way to the end. Though, they had a big fence up and it was hard to see over.
I wasn’t sure about this new one as it didn’t look like it would go out that far. So it was good to finally get there and see it for myself.
It goes out about as far as the one at the dip, but it is much higher, so you can see a lot more. Perhaps the best thing about the new platform is that it is a lot bigger and there is a lot more room for people. If you have ever been to the 12 Apostles then you would know how busy it gets.
It was busy when we were there, and all the tourist buses from Melbourne hadn’t even arrived, so it would have gotten a lot busier.
It is a bit disappointing that you can’t go to the end anymore, but this new platform is a big improvement, I think, on what was there before. You can actually see a lot more.
I also used my infrared camera there as well, and the last image above was taken with it. I tried very hard to make sure I took the same images with both cameras, however, it seems I forgot to do that view. You can see what I was trying to show.
Tomorrow, for Silent Sunday, I will show a couple of the infrared images I took there as well. Some were processed with ON1 and some were not.
When I visited in Australia (from the Eastern US) in 2018, I rented a car and drove the Great Ocean Road and could not wait to see the 12 Apostles. What a gift to be there! Thanks for the reminder of just how wonderful the coast is
So glad you got to see them LB, they are quite amazing, so happy they are just down the road from me. You’re welcome and thank you.
Thanks for sharing. I like the photos. Awesome landscape.
Thank you Ziggy.
Marvellous images
Thank you Sue.
Stunning photos, this looks like an amazing place to see/visit. Great post 🙂
Thank you Kate, it is really worth visiting.
There are some nice perspectives from that new platform. My partner and I did the Great Victorian Bicycle Ride a couple of times years ago when ir went along the Great Ocean Road
Thank you Sonya, it does give a new view, I like it. My husband used to do those rides and said he did one along the Great Ocean Road, but he doesn’t remember it much. Typical of him really. lol
Good gosh, Leanne! I could feel the wind in your photos. Is that what is making the rocks fall? That must be some kind of strong wind!
The wind was so crazy. I think the rocks are just falling because they do, if you know what I mean. Well it could be the wilder weather we are getting, who knows. We are getting some very strong winds now, but it isn’t normal. Long answer, lol. thank you Lois.
these are amazing, really well done, love the perspective as well. My wife and I are hoping we can see those formations in person some day.
Thank you Scott, I hope you get to see them, they are quite amazing.
The photographs look wonderful!
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, such a beautiful location. I last visited in 2016 so very interesting to see the new viewing platform!
It took them a long time to build it, but I think it was worth waiting for, it is pretty good. YOu will have to go back and check it out Rich. Thank you.
Spectacular photo.
Thank you.
Looks like a nice add to see these dights Leanne.
I think the same, definitely.