The Point Quobba Blowholes are holes in the rocks on top of caves that powerful ocean swells force water through and out as a jet of water bursting into the air.
There are about 30 blowholes in a single rock platform, the best of them spurting water up to 20 metres into the air.
The holes are not immediately seen until you approach nearer to the edge of the rocks. Even during calmer days, the swell still forces the water through so you can see this spectacular event most of the time during the year.
The time during the day is more important to time as it is at its best during the incoming tide but not at high tide. During high tide, the holes can be covered by the water which suppresses the blowhole effect.
King tides can be more dangerous as waves can crash over the rock ledge and knock over to take bystanders. A massive sign ‘King Tides Kill’ alludes to the perils the high ocean swells can present to the rugged coastline.
High tide is better spent at the corals a little south of the point in a lagoon waterhole called the ‘aquarium’ by the locals. The waterhole can be swum at lower tides but you could have less room above the coral when snorkelling over them.
To get there:
From Canarvan, head west on the North West Coastal Hwy. After crossing over the bridge of the Gascoyne River, continue north on the highway for another 10kms and turn left into Blowholes Rd at the brown sign. Follow Blowholes Rd to the end for 49km and turn left on Beach Rd. After 400m, the parking area for Blowholes will be on the right.
From Coral Bay, head back out to the North West Coastal Hwy and turn right. Follow the highway for 232km and turn right into Blowholes Rd at the brown sign. Follow Blowholes Rd to the end for 49km and turn left on Beach Rd. After 400m, the parking area for Blowholes will be on the right.
