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Twelve Apostles visitors to be charged entry fee to see natural wonder

The Victorian government will soon implement an entry fee for tourists visiting the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road. This fee will be associated with the Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, a $126 million facility scheduled to open at the end of 2026.

Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-08 · 23:28 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Twelve Apostles visitors to be charged entry fee to see natural wonder
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The Victorian government will soon implement an entry fee for tourists visiting the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road. This fee will be associated with the Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, a $126 million facility scheduled to open at the end of 2026. The government's rationale is that it is fair for tourists to contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of the popular natural attraction. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday. The new fee will affect all tourists wishing to access the visitor center and view the famous limestone stacks.

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The Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre cost $126m.

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The Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre is due to open at the end of 2026.

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The Victorian government will announce a fee for tourists to visit the Twelve Apostles.

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Tourists will soon have to pay an entry fee to see the Twelve Apostles.

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Victorian Government says ‘it’s only fair’ Great Ocean Road tourists should pay to see famous limestone stacks Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tourists will soon have to pay an entry fee to see the Twelve Apostles on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. The Victorian Government will on Monday announce a fee for tourists to visit the $126m Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, which is due to open at the end of 2026. Continue reading...
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