BICHENO BLOWHOLE

A stop at the Bicheno Blowhole is a must when visiting this small seaside town. This blowhole is less than a minute's walk from the parking lot. The blowhole is carved out of a granite shelf flush with the water. The place is of a striking beauty and one takes pleasure in contemplating the water gushing cyclically from the rocks. Be careful when approaching, however, as the wet rocks are extremely slippery. If you don't want to get wet, don't stand too close: the water movement is sudden here.