Jack's Blowhole
A giant sinkhole in a pasture about 200 metres from the sea. At high tide, waves surge in through an underground sea cave and churn violently.
This sinkhole, about 55 metres deep and 144 metres long, lies in farmland and connects to the sea through an underground sea cave. At high tide or in rough weather, water roars and churns at the bottom and sends up spray. From the Jack's Bay car park, the walk takes about 30 minutes one way (1.5 km), passing sea cliffs and pastures with open views. Some sections cross private farmland, so stay on the marked track. The track may be temporarily closed during lambing season, from August to October.
Opening hours
Open all day (may close during lambing season)
Nearby sights
- Surat Bay
- Cannibal Bay
- Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika
- Tunnel Hill Historic Reserve
- Nugget Point / Tokatā
- Purakaunui Falls
- Kaka Point
- Matai Falls & Horseshoe Falls