The Blowhole: A Gold Rush Relic
Explore a historic gold mining diversion tunnel in Hepburn Regional Park, a testament to Victoria's gold rush era.
The Blowhole in Hepburn Regional Park is an artificial diversion tunnel created in the 1860s by gold miners on Sailors Creek. Visitors can witness the impressive feat of engineering and explore the surrounding landscape shaped by the gold rush era.
A brief summary to The Blowhole
- Blowhole Walk, Hepburn, Victoria, 3461, AU
- +61131963
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit during winter or spring, or after heavy rainfall, to see The Blowhole with a strong water flow.
- Combine your visit with a walk on the Goldfields Track to further explore the Hepburn Regional Park.
- Wear sturdy shoes if you plan to explore the walking trails around The Blowhole.
Getting There
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Driving
From Hepburn Springs town center, drive north and then east along Main Road for approximately 1.3km. Turn left onto Eighteenth Street, then right after about 1km onto Blowhole Road. Blowhole Road is a dirt road (0.8km) that leads to the Blowhole carpark. From the carpark, it is a short 100m walk to the viewing platform. Parking is free.
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Public Transport
Take a train and coach service from Melbourne to Daylesford via Woodend or Ballarat. From Daylesford, a taxi or ride-share service is required to reach The Blowhole, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. Pre-booking a taxi is recommended due to limited availability. A taxi from Daylesford to The Blowhole typically costs around $20-$30.
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