Moeraki Boulders – one of New Zealand’s most incredible geographical wonders

The Moeraki Boulders are unusually large and spherical boulders lying along a stretch of Koekohe Beach on the wave-cut Otago coast of New Zealand between Moeraki and Hampden.

They occur scattered either as isolated or clusters of boulders within a stretch of beach where they have been protected in a scientific reserve. The erosion by wave action of mudstone, comprising local bedrock and landslides, frequently exposes embedded isolated boulders. It’s fair to say the Moeraki Boulders have etched their place as one of New Zealand’s most incredible geographical wonders.

🚘It is an easy (and very scenic) drive on State Highway 1 from the north or south. Coming from the North – Oamaru to Moeraki: The Boulders are about 40km (approx 30 minutes drive) south of Oamaru – along a stunning scenic road! Just follow State Highway 1 towards Hampden. Coming from the South – Dunedin to Moeraki: The boulderis are an approximately 1 hour drive (75km) north of Dunedin up State Highway 1.

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