Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki, Spherical boulders at Koekohe Beach, New Zealand
Large round stones measuring up to two meters in diameter line the shores of Koekohe Beach, creating a natural geological display along the coastline point.
The formation process of these massive mudstone spheres began approximately 60 million years ago through sedimentary accumulation and natural lithification processes.
The Ngāi Tahu tribe maintains that these stone formations represent eel baskets and provisions from their ancestral canoe Arai-te-uru that washed ashore.
Visitors can reach the boulders via a designated walking path from the parking area, with optimal viewing opportunities during low tide periods.
Each boulder displays natural fissures filled with yellow calcite crystals, forming geometric patterns across their surfaces that resemble a turtle shell design.
Location: Otago Region
Location: Waitaki District
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: -45.34528,170.82606
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
This collection of natural formations displays various shapes and structures that developed through geological processes over Earth's history. The landscape provides insight into the geological forces that have sculpted the terrain throughout millions of years, attracting scientists and nature enthusiasts.
Geological formations created by natural processes over millions of years. These stones and rocks display various shapes: arches, monoliths, spheres, and pillars. From Australia's Uluru to Norway's Kjeragbolten, these formations document Earth's history.
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