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Published on 09 October 2026
Keerray Woorroong Visitor Centre officially opened at the Twelve Apostles The Twelve Apostles has a new front door, with the stunning new Keerray Woorroong Visitor Centre officially opened this week ahead of welcoming its first public visitors on Friday 16 October.
From a rooftop lookout to gardens celebrating Eastern Maar cultural heritage, the new precinct offers visitors more space to explore, take a break and connect with this spectacular stretch of coastline.
Its name carries a deeper connection. Chosen by the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, Keerray Woorroong is the name of both the Country and Language of the region’s Traditional Owners, who have cared for the land for thousands of years.
That enduring connection to Country is reflected throughout the centre, with a Welcome Garden, cultural interpretation and design features celebrating the landscape and its stories.
Inside, visitors will find a 230-seat café, kiosk, gallery and exhibition space, visitor information and new toilets. A rooftop observation deck offers sweeping views, while native gardens, gathering spaces and outdoor seating provide plenty of reasons to linger. The Great Ocean Lookout rooftop garden and observation area offer sweeping views, while native gardens, gathering spaces and outdoor seating provide more opportunities to explore the precinct.
The precinct also includes expanded car parking, improved road infrastructure and paths connecting visitors to the coastline. Native landscaping will help restore the coastal environment, with the redevelopment designed to provide safer, easier and more accessible visits while protecting the area’s natural and cultural heritage.
Delivered ahead of the busy summer period, the centre is the centrepiece of the $126 million Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment, funded through the Geelong City Deal partnership between the Australian and Victorian governments and the City of Greater Geelong.
Hundreds of tradespeople helped bring the project to life, alongside dozens of apprenticeships. Almost 100 jobs have also been created for the precinct’s ongoing operation.
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will now manage the new centre, marking an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most loved coastal destinations.
Coming for a look?
Bookings are now live and will be required for visits from 16 October, helping manage congestion and secure a car park before you arrive.
Visits will be free until April 2027, when a booking fee will be introduced. All revenue will go directly towards protecting and improving the Great Ocean Road’s coast and parks for future generations.
Ready to take a look? Book your visit and explore the new centre at twelveapostles.org.au.