Moeraki Boulders

Huge spherical concretions sit half-buried in the sand and mudstone cliff at Koekohe Beach. It is a short, flat walk from the car park along the beach. Go near low tide and you can wander right up to them and see the cracked ones that show the calcite inside.

Good to know

• Check the tide: low tide gives free access along the sand
• Look for the cracked boulders to see the calcite veins
• Do not climb or chip the boulders

Best time

Low tide, early morning or sunrise

Open

All year

Getting there

Sealed road off SH1, car park with a short beach walk, fine for campervans

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Rubbish bins
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.