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Ward Beach rock formations

Inspect rounded rock concretions on a rugged stretch of Marlborough's coast. Seabed uplift during the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake made these formations more visible.

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Location
Ward Beach, south Marlborough
Admission
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Nearby base
Ward
Best for
Coastal geology · Earthquake landscapes
Picton Harbour, Marlborough, New Zealand, photographed on location
Regional view

Regional view, not a photograph of this attraction. Picton Harbour, Marlborough

Photo: Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Details

What to look for

  • Rounded coastal concretions
  • Uplifted shoreline context

Before you visit

Treat this as an exposed shoreline visit, not a swimming recommendation; check tides, swell and road notices before approaching the rocks.

Admission & booking

The official heritage page does not specify visitor or parking charges; confirm current local arrangements.

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Getting there

Leave SH1 at Ward and follow Ward Beach Road to the coast.

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Timing & conditions

Strong coastal weather can limit a visit in any season; retain a shore-based alternative if swell is high.

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