Tasmania · Attraction
Bicheno Blowhole
Nature's coastal pressure valve
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
The Bicheno Blowhole is a dramatic natural rock formation at the southern end of Bicheno's Esplanade, where ocean swells build beneath granite boulders and burst upward in plumes of white spray. Free to visit at any hour, it sits between Rice Beach and Waubs Beach and rewards visitors with a spectacle that changes with every tide, swell, and wind. Sunrise and winter storm swells produce the most impressive eruptions.
Carved over thousands of years by the relentless Tasman Sea, the blowhole is a hollow beneath ancient granite where ocean pressure accumulates and releases in unpredictable bursts. No two visits are identical, as a calm morning might produce a gentle gurgle, while a strong north-easterly swell can launch spray several metres into the air. The surrounding rockscape makes for striking photographs at golden hour, and the site is a favourite vantage point for spotting migrating humpback whales between May and October.
Access is straightforward from the Esplanade with a car park close by, and there are no barriers between you and the ocean so visitors should stay well back from the edge and heed wet-rock warnings. The blowhole sits within a short flat walk of Bicheno's town centre, making it an easy addition to any east coast itinerary. No booking or entry fee is required, simply turn up and let the Tasman Sea do the rest.
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