The Blowhole Lookout - Poombeeyt Koontapool

There's a brand-new stop along the Great Ocean Road

This stunning new lookout at 'The Blowhole', near the Loch Ard Gorge on Keerray Woorroong Country, delivered with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, is now complete and ready to welcome you.

Did you know? The design was led by the Eastern Maar community, and is informed by Koontapool, the Southern Right Whale. It will be known as Poombeeyt Koontapool - meaning 'Breath of the Whale'.

The lookout is shaped to dramatically reveal the blowhole, amplify the atmosphere of sound and spray, and respect the environmental and cultural characteristics of the site.

This new lookout features wide paths and accessible viewing areas, so everyone can enjoy the scenery.

The Loch Ard Precinct is a large, diverse landscape and coastal environment with multiple destinations and features of visitor interest.

The Victorian Government has invested $8 million to build a new lookout at 'The Blowhole', near the Loch Ard Gorge. The lookout provides a new visitor experience at this tucked away site, nestled amongst native vegetation.

This project is within the Port Campbell National Park on Keerray Woorroong Country, and the design of the lookout has been led by Eastern Maar community.

It is known as Poombeeyt Koontapool - meaning 'Breath of the Whale'.

Design of the lookout is informed by Koontapool, the Southern Right Whale. The seating near the blowhole are the callosities on Koontapool's head.

Each Koontapool have unique callosity patterning that identify individual whales. The lookout is subsumed in the landscape without impeding the symbolic breathing of Koontapool and is shaped to dramatically reveal the blowhole, amplify the atmosphere of sound and spray, and respect the environmental and cultural characteristics of the site.

Improved access tracks curate the approach by concealing and revealing views so visitors experience The Blowhole lookout and native vegetation from a range of locations.

The former lookout was removed several years ago due to potential visitor risks posed by the natural erosion of the limestone rock. Geotechnical investigations and extensive community and industry engagement informed the approach for the new lookout.

In addition to this project is the $126 million Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment. Being delivered by Regional Development Victoria, this investment will change how visitors experience the region. It will provide streamlined access to nature's greatest attractions, while protecting the environment and cultural history at this spectacular location.

It will be safer and easier to enjoy the areas' stunning natural assets, draw domestic and international visitors, and encourage visitors to stay longer, transforming a day visit into an overnight stay in the Shipwreck Coast region. For more information visit: www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/twelve-apostles-precinct-redevelopment

More stops to check out along the Great Ocean Road: Twelve Apostles and its new lookout, opened in July 2024

❊ Address ❊

⊜ Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell 3269 View Map

❊ Web Links ❊

➼ www.parks.vic.gov.au

Trending HOT

View Event: Things to see, hear & do this weekend

Things to see, hear & do this weekend
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne with these fabulous events. No city does it better than Melbourne, so get out and discover the very best shows, festivals, ..

Update Page

There's a brand-new stop along the Great Ocean Road This stunning new lookout at 'The Blowhole', near the Loch Ard Gorge on Keerray Woorroong Country, delivered with Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, is now complete and ready to welcome you. Did you know? The design was led by the Eastern Maar community, and is informed by Koontapool, the Southern Right Whale. It will be known as Poombeeyt Koontapool - meaning 'Breath of the Whale'. The lookout is shaped to dramatically reveal the blowhole, amplify the atmosphere of sound and spray, and respect the environmental and cultural characteristics of the site. This new lookout features wide paths and accessible viewing areas, so everyone can enjoy the scenery. The Loch Ard Precinct is a large, diverse landscape and coastal environment with multiple destinations and features of visitor interest. The Victorian Government has invested $8 million to build a new lookout at 'The Blowhole', near the Loch Ard Gorge. The lookout provides a new visitor experience at this tucked away site, nestled amongst native vegetation. This project is within the Port Campbell National Park on Keerray Woorroong Country, and the design of the lookout has been led by Eastern Maar community. It is known as Poombeeyt Koontapool - meaning 'Breath of the Whale'. Design of the lookout is informed by Koontapool, the Southern Right Whale. The seating near the blowhole are the callosities on Koontapool's head. Each Koontapool have unique callosity patterning that identify individual whales. The lookout is subsumed in the landscape without impeding the symbolic breathing of Koontapool and is shaped to dramatically reveal the blowhole, amplify the atmosphere of sound and spray, and respect the environmental and cultural characteristics of the site. Improved access tracks curate the approach by concealing and revealing views so visitors experience The Blowhole lookout and native vegetation from a range of locations. The former lookout was removed several years ago due to potential visitor risks posed by the natural erosion of the limestone rock. Geotechnical investigations and extensive community and industry engagement informed the approach for the new lookout. In addition to this project is the $126 million Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment. Being delivered by Regional Development Victoria, this investment will change how visitors experience the region. It will provide streamlined access to nature's greatest attractions, while protecting the environment and cultural history at this spectacular location. It will be safer and easier to enjoy the areas' stunning natural assets, draw domestic and international visitors, and encourage visitors to stay longer, transforming a day visit into an overnight stay in the Shipwreck Coast region. For more information visit: www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/twelve-apostles-precinct-redevelopment More stops to check out along the Great Ocean Road: Twelve Apostles and its new lookout, opened in July 2024