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Rock formation · Bicheno, Tasmania
Bicheno Blowhole
An opening in the granite rocks on Bicheno’s coast where seawater shoots upward when waves enter a fissure.
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About Bicheno Blowhole
Bicheno’s Blowhole is in the granite rocks along the coast, a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. When waves enter a fissure in the rock, the water is forced up and spurts through an opening, sometimes to several metres high.
The strength of the jet depends on sea conditions: on rough days the water rises high and splashes anyone near by; in calm seas the spout is small. The surrounding rocks are covered in orange lichen.
A coastal trail links the Blowhole to the harbour and the town’s beaches, passing lookouts over the sea and Governor Island, a marine reserve off Bicheno.
There is no entry fee. The site is open at all times, and parking is available beside the rocks.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
When the sea is rough and the tide is rising, which makes the jet stronger.
How to get there
On foot from Bicheno’s centre along the Esplanade, or by car to the parking area beside the rocks.
Tip
Keep away from the wet rocks closest to the opening: large waves splash forcefully.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bicheno Blowhole
When is the Bicheno Blowhole stronger?
When the sea is rough and the tide is coming in.
Is there a fee to see the Blowhole?
There is no entry fee.
Where is the Blowhole?
On the coastal rocks, a few minutes’ walk from Bicheno town center.