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Moeraki Boulders

The Moeraki Boulders are round rocks found on Koekohe Beach, located between Moeraki and Hampden on New Zealand’s South Island east coast. These fascinating geological formations, which are made of calcite, were formed approximately 65 million years ago during the time of the dinosaurs. Each boulder weighs several tons and can stand impressively up to…

2 days ago June 25, 2026 in EAST COAST - SOUTH ISLAND, HAMPDEN, MOERAKI, SOUTH ISALND NZ.

Mt Cook

One of our iconic tourist spots – Mount Cook, breathtakingly beautiful scenery at every turn!

2 days ago June 25, 2026 in MOUNT COOK AND SURROUNDS, TWIZEL AND SURROUNDS.

Gemstone Beach, Monkey Island, Cozy Nook and Colic Bay – A great day out in southern coastal Southland

It was a relatively calm day when we visited Gemstone beach recently. We have stopped at other times and not even got out of the truck because the weather was so wild. It was still quite windy but not too cold. Its about 68 kn or just under an hour from Invercargill to Gemstone beach.

February 5, 2026 in SOUTH ISALND NZ, Southland, Uncategorized.

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