New Zealand Moeraki Boulders
The Moeraki Boulders are a group of large spherical “stones” on Koekohe Beach near Moeraki on New Zealand’s Otago coast. These boulders are actually concretions that have been exposed through shoreline erosion from coastal cliffs. Even today, there are still boulders remaining in the mudstone that will, eventually, fall on to the beach as they come lose due to erosion!
The boulders are one of the most fascinating and popular attractions on the South Island.
They originally started forming in ancient sea floor sediments around 60 million years ago, and the largest boulders are estimated to have taken about 4 million years1 to get to their current size.
The boulders are one of the most fascinating and popular attractions on the South Island.
They originally started forming in ancient sea floor sediments around 60 million years ago, and the largest boulders are estimated to have taken about 4 million years1 to get to their current size.
Photography Tips
Early morning and late afternoon are the prime times for photography, when brilliant soft sunlight is cast across the rocks; making for spectacular photographic opportunities.
Travel Information
Lies next to the Hampden-Palmerston Road and has an own parking spot.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
07:24 - 17:44
| current local time: 00:43
Photo Themes
Beach
neuseeland
New Zealand
newzealand
Rock
rock formation
rocks
rocky beach
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