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Visitors to Iconic Aussie Landmark Will Soon Be Slapped with Entry Fee
Visitors must book ahead for the redeveloped Twelve Apostles precinct, with fees starting in April and revenue funding infrastructure and environmental projects.
- On October 16, the new $126 million Keerray Woorroong Visitor Centre opens, requiring visitors to book online before arriving at the Twelve Apostles.
- The Twelve Apostles precinct attracts about 7 million visitors annually, prompting the redevelopment to manage overcrowding and support sustainable tourism along the Great Ocean Road.
- Designed by Grimshaw Architects in collaboration with the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, the facility includes a 230-seat cafe, gallery spaces, and a rooftop observation deck.
- The booking system remains free until April 2027, when the Victorian government plans to introduce an entry fee; local residents and traditional owners are exempt.
- Future revenue will fund coastal protection and environmental improvements, as authorities aim to boost local businesses in Port Campbell and Timboon by encouraging longer visitor stays.
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Australia's Twelve Apostles national park will be subject to an entrance fee from next spring. Visitors will also have to book a spot to view the limestone cliffs in advance from mid-October. Authorities hope the new system will help tame crowds.
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Pay to view: Controversial new visitor centre opens at Twelve Apostles
A new $126 million visitor centre has opened at Victoria’s Twelve Apostles.
·North Sydney, Australia
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