Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles

Twelve Apostles Tours and Tickets

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Twelve Apostles Mountain Range—with its rock buttresses and deep ravines—stretches majestically south from Cape Town along the rugged Atlantic Coast. You can explore the mountains up close on numerous hiking trails, or you can view the scenic formations from the coastal road that runs between the base of the bluffs and ocean.

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Q:Why are they called the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town?
A:Sir Rufane Donkin named Cape Town’s Twelve Apostles in 1820. There are 12 buttresses (18 peaks are part of the range), so naming them after the biblical 12 apostles of Christ likely seemed appropriate. Although each buttress is named, none are named after Jesus’ apostles.
Q:Where are the Twelve Apostles mountains, Cape Town?
A:The Twelve Apostles range forms the back, sea-facing side of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The mountains run from Kloof Nek (the saddle between Table Mountain and Lion’s Head) to Hout Bay. A road passes beneath the range. The beaches along the route are easy and enjoyable to visit.
Q:Is the Twelve Apostles a popular tourist site?
A:Yes, Cape Town’s Twelve Apostles mountain range is a popular tourist site. The Cape Peninsula’s Atlantic Coast Road runs beside the 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) range, giving many travelers views of the Twelve Apostles while driving around Cape Town or taking a road trip. They are especially popular with photographers.
Q:What are the names of the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town?
A:From north to south, they are Kloof, Fountain, Porcupine, Jubilee, Barrier, Valken, Kasteel, Postern, Wood, Spring, Slangolie, Corridor, Separation, Victoria, Grove, Llandudno Peak, Llandudno Corridor, and Hout Bay Corner. Each of the 12 buttresses has a name, as do the peaks that form the mountain range, for 18 total.
Q:Is it worth visiting the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town?
A:Yes, the Twelve Apostles range in Cape Town is worth visiting. The beautiful mountains are characteristic of the cliffy landscape around the cape. Travelers can drive along the Atlantic Coast Road beneath the mountains or get up into the mountains for hiking and mountain climbing if feeling more adventurous.
Q:What is the best time of year to visit the Twelve Apostles, Cape Town?
A:Summer is the ideal time to visit the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town. It’s best to see them (and photograph them) on a clear day, whether from the road or up high in the mountains. The weather tends to be clear and sunny in summer, from December to March.