Roadside Attractions in Moeraki

1 place worth pulling over for in Moeraki, Otago, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Moeraki Boulders

Moeraki, Otago

These remarkably spherical and unusually large rock boulders lie scattered along a stretch of Koekohe Beach on the Otago coast. Formed over 60 million years ago through ancient seabed calcite concretions and subsequently exposed by coastal erosion, they weigh several tonnes and measure up to two meters across. Māori legend attributes them to food baskets washed ashore from the legendary canoe Araiteuru after it wrecked nearby.

Planning the stop

It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

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