Hampden, New Zealand
Moeraki Boulders Road
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A great place to stop to see one of the most unique geological features in New Zealand. This is a very popular tourist stop, sometimes with bus loads of people hanging around and posing for pictures, so try to visit it later in the day or early morning before the tourists start to arrive. There is a large parking lot at the beach access point, and a small cafe to grab some lunch or a snack. We were amazed by the numbers of these almost perfectly round boulders strewn about on the beach, and coming out of the hillside. Many were eroded or fractured into interesting shapes that made for great photos. Definitely, this is a “do not miss” site to see when you are on the South Island of New Zealand!
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Definately worth a visit on your way through. Try and go at low tide though as not much to see at high tide. Is a lovely 40min walk along beach from Hampton. not many boulders and smaller than some photos suggest so don't be disappointed if expecting more. Still interesting though and a nice place for a swim.
Go at low tide to see some round boulders on a beach. There were some interesting patterns and formations as well as some washed up squid egg sacs. Worth a visit going past but not worth a trip dedicated just to see this place. Stayed around for like 20 minutes before leaving
We stayed 7 nights at this little gem of a camping ground. The best we have seen in ages. High standards and well maintained by the owners .Friendly and very helpful hosts. Close to all the well known spots.Would love to return one day.Thanks Alex and Mel for your hospitality.
Fascinating rock formations on the beach, worth a stop. Upon turning off the highway, instead of going immediately left following the big sign, you can continue straight to a free car park. From there its a few minutes walk down the beach to the boulders. There is a cafe/gift shop directly above the beach which may be looking for donations or patronage if you were to use their car park. We had some ice cream there.
Amazing place, what a great creation on mother nature. Great place to visit.
Been here now twice, and love the place. For those in New Zealand, during international Covid tourism low point, now is the time to go, where you can get photos, without a large number of people in the way. Pick a time at low tide as this will be the best view of the full set of boulders.
Unexplained phenomena. Some Boulders are breaking off. You will have to pay 2 to enter to see the Boulders. See these boulders if you have time, otherwise skip it because it is not that fascinating. if the beach was covered with boulders, then it would be a different story. One star off to pay for something they did not owe.
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