The Victorian Govt is so bankrupt they want to charge you money
to see the 12 Apostles.
I hear that it will be $20 per person.   ::)

It's about 2 hours drive West of Geelong.


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/twelve-apostles-tourist-tax-great-ocean-road-visitor-booking-fee/106430080


New tourist tax for popular Twelve Apostles on Victoria's Great Ocean Road


Topic:Travel and Tourism

13h ago


In short:
Tourists will be charged an entry fee to visit the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road.

The Victorian government says the new fee will help fund upgrades to tourist sites in the south-west of the state.

What's next?
The entry fee cost will be decided after consultation with local councils, business operators and traditional owners.



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Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson said the government's plan was a cash-grab.

"I think it's just another example of a government that's run out of money," she said.

Ms Wilson said the site was an iconic part of the state's landscape that should be free to see.

Looks like the Abbos want some free money too -

a bit like Ayers Rock.    ::)

Can I pay $10 and just see six of them?

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 5:25pm:

Can I pay $10 and just see six of them?

You better ask the Abbos.   ::)

Looks like the Sudanese have been carving up those rocks with their machetes.
They look like they are going to fall over like Dan used to

aquascoot wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 5:47pm:

Looks like the Sudanese have been carving up those rocks with their machetes. They look like they are going to fall over like Dan used to

https://greatoceanroadmelbournetours.com.au/blog/how-many-of-the-12-apostles-are-still-standing/

Nowadays, there are only eight apostles left. Each of the Twelve Apostles stands at various heights. As the years go by, the weather has continued eroding the limestone stacks. With continued erosion, the stacks will erode further and further until there are no more.

The continuous erosion not only affects the Twelve Apostles but also the coastal land. The cliffs along the coast will likely become rock stacks as well. So even if we do lose the remaining Twelve Apostles, there will continue to be stacks of limestone rocks jutting out of the South Ocean in the future.

Typical of a Leftist government.
::)

Something has to cover the cost of the machete bins.

Jasin wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 5:52pm:

Typical of a Leftist government. ::)

Dirty Dan sent us broke - we're bankrupt -
Labor thinks of new taxes every week or so -
to try and pay the interest on the $240 billion of debt.

aquascoot wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 5:47pm:

Looks like the Sudanese have been carving up those rocks with their machetes. They look like they are going to fall over like Dan used to

That's called "erosion" in case you didn't know.

erosion /ĭ-rō′zhən/
noun

1. The group of natural processes, including weathering, dissolution, abrasion, corrosion, and transportation, by which material is worn away from the earth's surface.

2. The process of eroding or the condition of being eroded.
    "erosion of confidence in the governor; erosion of the value
     of the dollar."
   
3. The act or operation of eroding or eating away.

  :)

Bobby. wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 5:51pm:

aquascoot wrote on Mar 9th, 2026 at 5:47pm: Looks like the Sudanese have been carving up those rocks with their machetes. They look like they are going to fall over like Dan used to https://greatoceanroadmelbournetours.com.au/blog/how-many-of-the-12-apostles-are-still-standing/ Nowadays, there are only eight apostles left. Each of the Twelve Apostles stands at various heights. As the years go by, the weather has continued eroding the limestone stacks. With continued erosion, the stacks will erode further and further until there are no more. The continuous erosion not only affects the Twelve Apostles but also the coastal land. The cliffs along the coast will likely become rock stacks as well. So even if we do lose the remaining Twelve Apostles, there will continue to be stacks of limestone rocks jutting out of the South Ocean in the future.

The 12 apostles are Christian figures and now there are only 8. !!!!.
Have HAMAS taken 4 prisoner

aquascoot wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 6:22pm:

The 12 apostles are Christian figures and now there are only 8. !!!!. Have HAMAS taken 4 prisoner

If ya wanna see it - ya gotta pay.

3 Sisters are much better.

The thing is you can still see them from various points along the great ocean road.   Granted, the best view is from the lookout that forms part of the Visitor’s Centre.  Buggered if I am paying anything to see something which should remain free for everyone.  Knowing this Government and the slackjaw Opposition we have, they will build a bypass highway so the only way you can see the remaining ones is from the lookout.    Stupid thoughts from a government that is declining rapidly in popularity.  However, what is the alternative?

Bobby. wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 6:51pm:

aquascoot wrote on Mar 9th, 2026 at 6:22pm: The 12 apostles are Christian figures and now there are only 8. !!!!. Have HAMAS taken 4 prisoner If ya wanna see it - ya gotta pay.

Bobby, the apostles are from the bible so this is a Christian sacred sites.
Christians can visit for free.

Indigenous, Muslims , aetheists, Mormons have to pay

Vic wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 7:00pm:

The thing is you can still see them from various points along the great ocean road.   Granted, the best view is from the lookout that forms part of the Visitor’s Centre.  Buggered if I am paying anything to see something which should remain free for everyone.  Knowing this Government and the slackjaw Opposition we have, they will build a bypass highway so the only way you can see the remaining ones is from the lookout.    Stupid thoughts from a government that is declining rapidly in popularity.  However, what is the alternative?

Before long Labor will put walls up and make you pay to see the beach in every city.   ::)

aquascoot wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 7:01pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 9th, 2026 at 6:51pm: aquascoot wrote on Mar 9th, 2026 at 6:22pm: The 12 apostles are Christian figures and now there are only 8. !!!!. Have HAMAS taken 4 prisoner If ya wanna see it - ya gotta pay. Bobby, the apostles are from the bible so this is a Christian sacred sites. Christians can visit for free. Indigenous, Muslims , aetheists, Mormons have to pay

I agree.   ;D

The Victorian Government should be charged with fraud. There are not Twelve Apostles there.

lee wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 7:10pm:

The Victorian Government should be charged with fraud. There are not Twelve Apostles there.

they are just lumps of rock -
I've never been there -
it's too far -  3 hours drive from Melbourne -
I'd get bored after 5 minutes.   :-[

Australian Tourism would make a muddy Billabong a tourist site and charge for it.

Jasin wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 8:06pm:

Australian Tourism would make a muddy Billabong a tourist site and charge for it.

Don't give them any more ideas.   :-[

How about an oxygen meter on your mouth and nose?
They could charge you tax on oxygen used.

Look at what TOURISM (aka the Media culture) has done to Alice Springs.

Only Religion can save Alice now.

Victoria- “The state everyone wants to escape “.

Jasin wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 10:05pm:

Look at what TOURISM (aka the Media culture) has done to Alice Springs. Only Religion can save Alice now.

Needs a casino ....   anyway - NATIONAL part of park never ceded.....nobody can own a national icon - it's for all equally or is not a right.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 7:18pm:

[quote author=leeforward link=1773040858/17#17 date=1773047450]The Victorian Government should be charged with fraud. There are not Twelve Apostles there.

they are just lumps of rock -
I've never been there -
it's too far -  3 hours drive from Melbourne -
I'd get bored after 5 minutes.   :-[/quote]

Nice - wish I'd been there to see 'London Bridge' collapse....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0iZLlIxfeo

If they use some of the fees to fix the roads down there, then all good. The main highway is a pot-holed piece of crap.  :o

Captain Nemo wrote on Mar 10^th, 2026 at 9:33am:

If they use some of the fees to fix the roads down there, then all good. The main highway is a pot-holed piece of crap.  :o

Really - I never drove there before.
I have seen the surf coast near Geelong - the roads there are good.

Yeah, last time I was down that way, about 8 years ago, the roads were terrible.

Did the Adventure Flight which was good.


https://i.imgur.com/gegIpxQ.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/qpHCHxW.jpeg

Australia. The further you get from it, the better it looks. Ask Nemo :D

Fun facts.
Space Doco. American Astronaut describes the country "The Great Boring Landmass" as viewed from space

To emphasise this. The world's oldest river is in Australia and is still a shallow run of water.

https://i.imgur.com/EwXLpdH.jpeg

Bobby. wrote on Mar 9^th, 2026 at 5:20pm:

The Victorian Govt is so bankrupt they want to charge you money to see the 12 Apostles. I hear that it will be $20 per person.   ::) It's about 2 hours drive West of Geelong. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/twelve-apostles-tourist-tax-great-ocean-road-visitor-booking-fee/106430080 New tourist tax for popular Twelve Apostles on Victoria's Great Ocean Road Topic:Travel and Tourism 13h ago In short: Tourists will be charged an entry fee to visit the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road. The Victorian government says the new fee will help fund upgrades to tourist sites in the south-west of the state. What's next? The entry fee cost will be decided after consultation with local councils, business operators and traditional owners. https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/2b7a3c96c2a487b142c23feff50401f9.jpg Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson said the government's plan was a cash-grab. "I think it's just another example of a government that's run out of money," she said. Ms Wilson said the site was an iconic part of the state's landscape that should be free to see.

A good way to turn the tourists away if ever I heard one.

Where do these Labor Politicians get such stupid ideas?

Gnads wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 1:49pm:

A good way to turn the tourists away if ever I heard one. Where do these Labor Politicians get such stupid ideas?

You'll pay to see a bunch of rocks and you'll feel good about it.

Gnads wrote on Mar 18^th, 2026 at 1:49pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 9th, 2026 at 5:20pm: The Victorian Govt is so bankrupt they want to charge you money to see the 12 Apostles. I hear that it will be $20 per person.   ::) It's about 2 hours drive West of Geelong. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/twelve-apostles-tourist-tax-great-ocean-road-visitor-booking-fee/106430080 New tourist tax for popular Twelve Apostles on Victoria's Great Ocean Road Topic:Travel and Tourism 13h ago In short: Tourists will be charged an entry fee to visit the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road. The Victorian government says the new fee will help fund upgrades to tourist sites in the south-west of the state. What's next? The entry fee cost will be decided after consultation with local councils, business operators and traditional owners. https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/2b7a3c96c2a487b142c23feff50401f9.jpg Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson said the government's plan was a cash-grab. "I think it's just another example of a government that's run out of money," she said. Ms Wilson said the site was an iconic part of the state's landscape that should be free to see. A good way to turn the tourists away if ever I heard one. Where do these Labor Politicians get such stupid ideas?

The Media industry of Music & Entertainment like the Oscars. Tourism comes under that umbrella. In America it's all about sex, hence why the Left try to bring Trump down to their sexual level of Rape and Epstein. In Australia it's all about Money like taking $450m off taxpayers via Anus's Voice fiasco.
Australian Tourism is basically pay more for less. Look what the Media Left Tourism culture did to Alice Springs.
Is that the Australia you want to live in? Just look at Victoria.