Thor's Well

A hole in the basalt at Cook's Chasm that appears to swallow the ocean, then spouts back up. Best at high tide or in rough seas but also hazardous. Treat it with respect and stay back.

Good to know

• Don't go near it in big surf
• Best seen from above, not at ground level

Best time

Rising tide, calm swell

Open

All year

Getting there

Cape Perpetua area, roadside parking

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.