A nature-based tourism attraction in Hepburn has officially been reopened, in time for the influx of visitors to the region with the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
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Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Parks Victoria rangers officially opened The Blowhole in Hepburn Regional Park on Friday.
The natural attraction had been closed since 2016 when flooding caused parts of the rock cliffs to collapse next to the walking track and damaged the foundations of the viewing platform.
The Victorian government invested $250,000 to complete a new viewing area and visitor access trails.
The Blowhole is an old goldminer's tunnel that produces a spout of water when the Sailors Creek water level is high.
It is located on the Goldfields Track.
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Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said she encouraged people to enjoy the area as visitors returned to the region.
"The Hepburn Blowhole is a beautiful spot in our region where history and nature combine," she said.
"Repairing the flood damage has taken quite some time, so I want to thank the community for their patience whilst this project was completed, and Parks Victoria for overseeing this complex rebuild."
Ms Thomas said the rebuild included geotechnical assessments, site design and 'careful construction' on 'challenging terrain'.
The construction of the trails and viewing area began in February this year.
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Ms Thomas said parks including Hepburn Regional Park would play an important role in Victoria's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, supporting tourism and the visitor economy.
The park is on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung and is nestled around the towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
Parks Victoria reminds visitors of the current physical distancing, hygiene and face-mask requirements.