New Zealand Elephant Rock Now

The rocks are on private land so visitors are asked to be respectful of all signage and roaming stock.

New zealand elephant rock now. Another stop on your new zealand road trip if you love geological curiosities. Interestingly there were four sisters at the turn of the century but the sea is claiming them one at a time. Elephant rocks island cliff 9494 new zealand. The three sisters and elephant rock.

The elephant rocks near duntroon in north otago new zealand are a collection of large weathered limestone rocks they are located on a private farm 5 kilometres 3 mi south of duntroon in the maerewhenua valley. Memory is all that s left of elephant rock now. On the north taranaki coast near tongaporutu you can see two formerly three 25 metre rock formations known as the three sisters. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of english in new zealand.

There is a parking bay opposite elephant rocks. Sisters elephant rock taranaki one of north taranaki s best known landmarks are the three 25 metre towering rock formations on the beach known as the three sisters and the formation next to the sisters known as elephant rock. New zealand s famous elephant rock has reportedly lost its trunk after a series of earthquakes rocked the country over the past few weeks including a 5 5 severe quake which struck on sunday. You can walk around and let your imagination recognize shapes.

View all hotels near elephant rocks on tripadvisor. As the name suggests it does look amazingly like an elephant. The wider area around duntroon is known for its interesting geology and preserved fossils. They are giant rock formations scattered on a private farm.

All reviews during low tide rock formations black sand stunning views caves tides headland scenery sights plymouth windy nz sea road. Paekakariki new zealand 263 contributions 89 helpful votes. Access is via a short 2 3 minute walk. Hotels near elephant rocks.

15 30 km sublime lodge 8 86 km danseys pass holiday park 6 04 km tokarahi homestead 8 44 km windhaven bed breakfast 14 27 km glenmac farmstay. Wcob wrote a review aug 2020. An elephant never forgets and we ll never forget the elephant rock. For spectacular views of the three 25 metre towering rock formations on the beach known as the three sisters turn down pilot road on the seaward side of state highway 3 north of the tongaporutu bridge 15 minutes drive from mokau 90 minute drive from waitomo turn off.