petrified forest and blowholes
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petrified forest and blowholes印象
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The blowhole was great can imagine how fantastic it would be on a rough day. The walk down is not far and it is stunning and great for photo taking (if you are quick)
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Spectacular scenery and formations..easy walk on the paths. Fabulous spot for photography. Disliked that there were no toilet facilities or picnic tables
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Brochures on this feature are a bit misleading - they show the petrified forest and it looks like that - a forest! Unfortunately when you get there they are about four feet high and there's only a few yards of them. Still, the formations are well worth visiting and they're certainly interesting - just don't expect too much.
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The landscape around the petrified forest made us feel like we were on another planet. Its a very short and enjoyable walk from the carpark to both the blowhole and the petrified forest. You could easily stay and watch the crashing waves for ages.There is a path leading off to continue the walk down the coast to see the seals, although it is 5.5km. A friend who recommended this place also recommended taking a stick to tap in front of you to warn off snakes which might be on the path.Its also a good spot to look for whales, although we did not see any. Bring some type of shade if you are staying longer, it can feel very hot here during the summer.
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Like much of this coastline, the great features are just hanging on the edge farmland or wind-turbines, so the 'naturalness' of the area is severely compromised I'm afraid to say. Worth a look though.
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born and raised in nearby (20min drive) Portland, it is now a delight to bring our children 'home' and out to this beautiful area: the blowholes. To stand on the edge of mainland Australia in all her ruggedness is such a delight. We were blessed with a clear, sunny day, but it's just as majestic when it's blowing a gale (more often than not). Worth the drive out people! Easy parking and gentle walking-great for all ages.
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Great to be able to see these very odd shapes in the rock, which were in good condition. Great photo opportunity especially in the evening sun.
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The coastal scenery of the blowhole, 'petrified forest' and the easy return walk to The Springs is a stunning landscape formed by volcanic eruptions and eons of erosion (unfortunately hastened by the introduction of the rabbit to the Portland area by the Henty's). As you look beyond the ravaged headlands you see the spectacular sweep of the beaches of Discovery Bay National Park and Mt. Richmond NP. The walking tracks are clearly marked, highlights have excellent explanatory signage and the walking is very easy. The visual impact of Pacific Hydro's wind turbines on this section of The Great South West Walk track cannot possibly be overlooked. These huge turbines stand as testimony to poor decision making by Mary Delahuntly the Victorian Planning Minister at the time and Pacific Hydro. The turbines dominate the scenery and it is difficult to photograph the 'Petrified Forest' without including the turbines in the picture. They stand as testimony to inexplicably bad placement...a few hundred metres back from their current position and the visual impact would have been substantially reduced with little reduction in wind 'pick up'. At the very least these turbines show how a fantastic alternate energy generater when placed in 'the wrong' position can alienate the general public. The placement does, however, allow you to assess blade noise for yourself..... These short walks are still worth doing - especially when you look either seaward or to the west but be aware that the 'wilderness aspect' of the coastline has been greatly impacted by the wind turbines.
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The "Petrified Forest" is actually limestone that looks like a petrified forest. Interesting, but not quite accurate.The walks from the carpark are easy but open to the elements, I imagine on a windy day it would be unbearable.The sea was calm when I visited so the blowhole wasn't blowing.The most interesting thing around here was the wind turbines. Worth a look if you're nearby but don't make a special trip.
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The limestone formations are fascinating but not a petrified forest. The sea was calm when we were there so the blowhole wasn't doing anything. I'd imagine you would need quite a large swell to get he waves pounding in to have it blowing. The walk from the car park is easy but open to the elements all the way so dress according to the weather - hat sunscreen jacket etc and don't forget the camera.