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Tourist information about the Moeraki Boulders New Zealand. The Moeraki Boulders are world-famous spherical rocks that lay scattered along Koekohe Beach, 40 kilometres south of Oamaru in the Otago region of New Zealand. A popular attraction, the Moeraki Boulders of New Zealand are located close to a…
…penguins that make Oamaru their home. However, it is also of interest for other (lesser-known) attractions such as those highlighted below: Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru Photographer: Hiroshi Nameda (hnamechan@hotmail.com) * Annual Mask Festival – Held in July and established by the work of local sculptor…
…the Beach The famous Moeraki Boulders lie scattered along a beach 40 kilometres south of Oamaru. According to Maori legend, the boulders are gourds washed from the great voyaging canoe Araiteuru when it was wrecked upon landfall in New Zealand some 1,000 years ago. Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru Photographer…
…coastline. ? Coromandel Travel Directory * Moeraki Boulders – 30km south of Oamaru on the South Island's south-east coast, the Moeraki Boulders make a popular stop-off for photographers. These spherical mudstone boulders are written into Maori legend. ? Moeraki Travel Directory * Napier – Following…
…Dunedin Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula is home to the only mainland breeding colony of Royal albatross in the world. Moeraki Boulders - Dunedin The famous Moeraki boulders lie scattered along a beach 40 kilometres south of Oamaru. Mount Hikurangi - Eastland Mount Hikurangi is the first point on…
…local limestone * View the penguins coming ashore at dusk at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony * Marvel at the perfect roundness of the mysterious Moeraki Boulders, which lie uncovered by the sea 33 kilometres south of Oamaru Useful Dunedin Links To help plan your Dunedin holiday choose from the main categories…
…post in the two World Wars. Take a visit to the famous Moeraki Boulders, septarian concretions formed about 65 million years ago. These boulders lie scattered along a beach 40 kilometres south of Oamaru. According to Maori legend, the boulders are gourds washed from the great voyaging canoe Araiteuru…
…your memory with mountain scenery and unusual eco experiences. Braided rivers are a feature of the drive to Oamaru, where you'll see Moeraki's weird spherical boulders. In Dunedin you'll discover albatrosses, and historic architecture. The Catlins region, on the way to Invercargill, is a chance to meet…
…flourmill built in 1866. You could pick up some interesting, ancient stones on the beach at Hampden before visiting the mysterious spherical boulders at Moeraki. The town of Palmerston has a museum devoted to the region's Scottish past. In the late 19th century, Dunedin acquired an impressive amount of…
…Indulgence This route takes you right around the South Island. From Christchurch you'll follow the coast to Oamaru, where you can see the amazing Moeraki Boulders. Dunedin has history and wildlife experiences on offer before you drive across Southland to Lake Te Anau and spectacular Milford Sound. Have fun…
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