THE Twelve Apostles are now the Seven Apostles.

Another of the Twelve Apostles collapses; seven left | Travel News | News.com.au

THE Twelve Apostles are now the Seven Apostles. Neil Sander, a tour operator noticed that one of the remaining Apostle's had fallen at just after 5pm yesterday.

And with the Grand Final today Mr Sander believes it could be an omen.

"The Geelong surf coast beats a Saint again," he said.

"I went 'oh my god'," he said.

He arrived on the scene with a tour group of nine people and instantly noticed the missing apostle.

But by the time the group had arrived there wasn't much to see, according to Mr Sander.

"Just a little bit of rock sticking out. The water was murky too, almost an army green mixed with a creamy colour."

The apostle was one of those nearest the Loch Ard Gorge and Port Campbell and just before the remains of the Island Arch formation.

Mr Sander has operated his Young Travellers Tours company for a year, and provided tours of the area for four years.

And he said the apostle would soon be missed.

"All the tour company's go there, so hundreds a day go to see that bit. It's a magnificent photo."

Others contacted by the Herald Sun had heard rumours but couldn't confirm.