Just down the road from the Visitor Experience Centre, a new viewing area at Loch Ard Gorge Blowhole is open!
The lookout forms part of the Twelve Apostles precinct, giving people more to do and explore when they visit.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos officially opened the $8 million lookout named Poombeeyt Koontapool, which means ‘Breath of the Whale’ in the Keerray Woorroong language.
The new platform project supported 44 local jobs during construction and has delivered a new sculptured viewing platform anchored into the edges of the blowhole, barnacle themed seating, upgrades to paths and other improvements – providing tourists and locals with a new view and a safer and more accessible experience.