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Moeraki Boulders / Kaihinaki

Examine the large spherical concretions exposed along this North Otago beach. Their mineral structure and eroding coastal setting reward a closer look than a distant photograph.

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Location
Koekohe Beach, near Hampden and Moeraki
Admission
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Nearby base
Moeraki
Best for
Coastal geology · Rock photography
Queenstown below the gondola viewpoint, with Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains.
Regional view

Regional view, not a photograph of this attraction. Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown gondola

Photo: Avenue / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Details

What to look for

  • Spherical calcite concretions
  • Boulders exposed by coastal erosion

Before you visit

Use signposted access and check the tide and swell before going onto the beach; leave the boulders undamaged.

Admission & booking

DOC describes two access points without establishing all charges; check your chosen entrance and parking arrangements.

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Getting there

Follow the boulders signs from SH1 south of Hampden; DOC identifies two signposted approaches.

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Timing & conditions

Tide and sea conditions matter more than the season; allow flexibility rather than relying on a fixed beach-access window.

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