Twelve Apostles opens $126M upgrade as booking system stumbles
The Twelve Apostles' $126M redevelopment reopened Friday to praise for its design, but the new QR code booking system malfunctioned.
The landmark reopened Friday. The new visitor centre impressed guests with its design and included input from traditional owners.
The new booking system created immediate problems: QR codes failed to scan, gates had to be manually opened, and some visitors had to restart check-in entirely. A bus driver reported three consecutive days of QR code failures.
The new setup means visitors now stay about two and a half hours instead of about 45 minutes. About 7,000 people visited on Saturday.
An entry fee will be introduced in April 2027.
- $126 million
- Redevelopment cost
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- System launch date
- April 2027
- Fee introduction
- Could not scan on entry
- Problem: QR code failures
Why it mattersTeething problems need fixing before peak summer season; visitors should know about the booking system and prepare for upcoming fees.
AustraliaThe Twelve Apostles is Victoria's major coastal drawcard. Visitors planning trips should book ahead and budget for an entry fee from April.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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