Oamaru

With great food, top-notch craft beer and wine, historic charm, inventive art, geological wonders, spectacular scenery, beaches, lakes and native wildlife – you can’t beat a visit to Waitaki.

deposited millions of years ago was eroded. The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail runs right past the rocks. If you bike the trail, make sure you give yourself some extra time to see the boulders up close.

The site is easy to access, with a wellmaintained path leading visitors through the rocks, and o ering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also climb on the rocks, a fun and challenging activity for young and old.

The surrounding scenery is a beautiful native bush habituated by native birds and wildlife, making it an ideal spot for bird watchers, and for parents wanting to teach their children about the New Zealand flora and fauna. Pack a picnic and made a day out of it.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Elephant Rocks site was used as a filming location in The Chronicle of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.