Reviews of Elephant Rocks. (Museum) in Oamaru (Otago).

Elephant Rocks

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Island Cliff-Duntroon Road, Island Cliff 9491, New Zealand

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Reviews of Elephant Rocks

M. N. S.

After the clay cliffs of Omarama this was another geological surprise well worthy of a visit. Easy access and close to the car park. Great views with the alps in the background.

P. S.

We enjoyed the place, but the rocks are actually bigger than what it shows on the pictures. It's an interesting thing to go and see if you do have time and a good camera I suppose 😁

E. J.

Fantastic walk. Big rocks. Big climb. Very good. Elephant rock looks like a skull from different angles . It's also very easy walk so children can take it easily .

s. s.

Much like Castle Hill but different made of rocks. Huge rocks everywhere, accessible for everyone on a private land next to sheeps and cows farm. Poos everywhere, mostly fried, occasionally fresh, but not overly stinky. Rocks are fun to go up and down, take photos, have a picnic, have a walk around for big and small kids. The walk around (maybe not up and down the rocks) is relatively easy for elderly too. There's a parking bay 30 seconds walk from the entrance. You won't be able to see the entrance from where the cars are parked but fear not, just walk up a bit more you'll see all the signs and the gate.

S. V.

This little stop off is magic. You have to get out the car and go take a walk you have to see this place it's amazing.

V. R.

Slipped over and nearly fell off a rock lmaooo! Would definitely try to climb rocks here again. Lots of fun.

E. B.

Marvellous spent over an hour here the shapes and landscape are amazing. A must see in NZ will definitely visit again. Be respectful this is farm land and we’re privileged to be able to enjoy it.

G. E.

A good attraction with rolling vistas with the beautiful backdrop of the Alps. A secluded, unrushed look at some of the rock formations of the area. It would look so amazing in winter with snow on the hills

D. D.

Well worth stopping for a wander round. How nice of the land owners to share their treasure with us. Interesting landscape

M. D.

A bit out of the way but definitely worth the stop if you are passing. Really impressive and unexpected as the view from the road isn't half as good as walking the 100m to be surrounded by the rocks. Good fun to play on and would make an excellent space for a game of hide and seek!

J. C.

A nice little valley of interesting rock formations. Lots of little nooks, crannies, holes, and other features to look around at. You can try your skills at climbing some of the steeper faces for a challenge. Bonus bathroom stop!

N. G.

Excellent place, my kiddo loved running around. Huge rocks and we had fun imagining what part of elephants body resemble the rock. Please note that there is li , , mited parking and no toilets around.

S.

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. The wider area around Duntroon is known for its interesting geology and preserved fossils.

G. E.

Bigger than elephant sized rocks, pushing out of the ground. Many shapes and sizes, well worth the 2 minute walk.

R. C. C.

Beautiful place, specially at sunset. Not to be missed if you are around Oamaru. Great climbing are. Good parking place by the road. There is no infrastructure in the area, be aware.

B. T.

It was great view though it was far from the city. If you have time, it is worth visiting.

R. R.

Amazing to see these huge rocks unearthed. No charge to see them. Well worth the trip to see them.

E. H.

Interesting wee spot to wander about! Wear old and sturdy shoes, you'll be walking in a field frequented by sheep!

S. H.

Great place to have fun and think about the geology of our planet at the same time. Bring a picnic, it's a wonderful spot for one (but please take your rubbish - there's no facilities)

T. W.

Lovely, small place to spend a day with bouldering. There are not that many boulder problems (compared to Castle Hill) but the quality of the rock is really good (not polished). At some routes the rock is razor sharp. There are also quite a lot of high balls. The rocks are not really busy. (I've been at Elephant Rocks during the week for 5 hours and there were in total six other people visiting the place.)

A. L.

Amazing geographical feature, that will inspire many a budding photographer.

M. F.

Amazing spot, take some time to walk around the limestones and think of their age, which is approximately 20 million years. Free Toilet and parking are provided

A. H.

A decent place for a little walk about observing the landscape. Better weather would be more enjoyable. The uniquely eroded rocks on the approach from the less used quiet road is incredible. I regret not stopping and getting taking photos. The history of this area is incredible so do visit the Museum a short distance away on the main route to learn more.

M. C.

Amazing formation of rocks. Good area to have picnic too along with your family. A must visit in New Zealand, a place where the first book of Narnia being shoot.

K. W.

Wonderful stone sculptures. They take the form only limited by our imaginations. Caution though, tread carefully among the sheep poo all around

c. b.

Elephant Rocks. Great part of New Zealand's Pre-Historic History. A Must See for all that are loving Nature and History.

L. R.

Amazing rocks, well worth visit

C. C.

Interesting rick formations, and easy to find. Part of a bigger fossil picture around the area. Use

a. m.

One of my favorite places to watch the sunrise

P. S.

We were fortunate enough to meet farm owner Mr Norm McKenzie who showed us all various animals poo bear owls rabbit daffy duck polar bear lion and allso a fox 👌😊 extremly friendly and helpful

F. K.

Well worth the visit. Interesting limestone formations with exposed fossils

K. C.

What a great place the rocks are awesome especially the 🐘elephant🐘 so special, watch out for the sheep 🐑poos..... 🐑😂😂

C. B.

Awesome place to visit for free (donations accepted). There is even a toilet.

a. h.

Definitely a tourist attraction, amazing rock formation.

A. M.

Well worth the extra 10 minute drive if passing through. Beautiful spot to walk around.

K. P.

Awesome large rocks, kids loved climbing them. About 6kms from Duntroon.

D. P.

Very nice natural stone formation. Places is inside the private farm. Very well marking to find it. Parking and toilet is there. Not too much walking. On the way towards Oamaru, there is also natural stone wall formation catch your eye.

C. C.

Lovely big rick formations to walk amongst.

H. S.

Great place to stretch the legs and get some great photos

N. K.

Great fun. Like a huge playground for kids.

D. H.

Unique rock formations in a green pasture.

A. C.

Nice to visit if you are going past.

J. Y.

Castle hill 2.0 good for bouldering for beginner climbers

M. F.

A quick stop in a place of extrodinary wild beauty, only drawback is the few who think they have to leave their mark and write on the rocks.

J. B.

So peaceful. Stop and have a break here... They have a toilet.

R. M.

Wander around what was once seafloor,

N. S.

Beautiful, even on a cloudy day.

J. C.

Quite a unique place. The rocks are kinda cool if like this sorta thing

L. C.

Awesome formation and history signs were great.

A. C.

Pretty beautiful and easy to access, watch your step as there is a lot of livestock poo laying around. I would definitely recommend to stop by but would admit it is not as spectacular as Castel Hill in Arthur Pass.

L. B.

Great natural wonder to explore

K.

A beautiful and serene spot with great bouldering. The landings are flat with not too much sheep poo haha. It's not quite castle hill, but it's also way way less busy than castle hill.

E. L.

Nice! many big rocks, but unfortunately the weather was bad.

R.

A great place. Magic!

R.

Cool rock formations

A.

Nice rocks with wonderful sculptures. Wonderful park with rocks of different shapes and sizes. Huge cliff in the shape of elephant, adds to the beauty of this place. Better scenery all round.

J. P.

Kids loved exploring. Wife appreciated the break from the driving and the quiet stroll amongst the boulders. Recommend visiting. Some families had a picnic on a rock. Many people riding in on bikes to the remote location.

A. Y.

so nice

M.

A little way off the main road and then a short walk across a flat paddock but these boulders are worth visiting if you love geological formations.

E. S.

Great scenic place with some nice climbs. Did notice the rocks have anker points on top. A simple boulder crash pad should be fine though.

T. L.

While I loved the site I had to dodge tons of sheep poop. The site is on private land, so it's nice that the owners allow access. Cool geology!

L. M.

A very interesting place to walk around a must see if you are in the area

A. D.

Stunning unique rock formations set in a natural amphitheatre. Wonderful place to stretch the legs, have a picnic and enjoy the view.

R. S.

It really is 5star but with bad weather somethings are not quite as enjoyable as they should be. It is however worth the effort to take a wander and a photograph or two.

D. M.

Kids had a fantastic afternoon charging around. The rocks are pretty huge though none are actually elephanty shaped.

I. A.

Cool place to ride around.

A. T.

Awesome place to visit. Kids love playing on the rocks here.

B. T.

Pretty cool, worth a look for sure.

C. A.

Cool interesting looking limestone rocks

H.

Amazing shapes to the rocks. Excellent opportunities for interesting pics if you go down amongst the rocks.

J. C.

Great beautiful ancient stones and rocks, kindly free entry offered by the farm. Thanks!

L. B.

Great place to enjoy the country side but bring your own thermos as it's a long way to a café. Cafe in Duntroon now closed and so is the pub.

S. H.

Very picturesque with great limestone out croppings. Plenty to explore and a great place to watch the sunset.

M. O.

Very big, funny looking rocks. You can chill in the shadow of the rocks while enjoying your instant noodle meal :)

A. K.

It’s no castle hill ya know, does the job though

A. W.

Easily accessible by car, with a roadside parking bay, you can easily park up and explore the beautiful landscapes for as little or long as you like.

T.

They really did look like elephant's

a. w.

Rocks are good fun. Go at dusk to get a great view. There's also a long drop.

F.

Stunning example of the gems to be found within the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.

K. H.

The rocks are very cool but there is a toilet placed right in the middle of one of the best formations.

D.

Amazing nature's own rock sculptures, only a short walk from the car park area.

S. W.

Very cool place to stop and check out. Only take about 10 minutes to get to from Duntroon and the detour through the countryside is beautiful.

J. D.

Breathtaking view. Beautiful rock formation. The site for Azlan's camp in the movie Narnia. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe.

R. B.

Had no idea it was there until we stopped, nice surprise.

J. B.

Amazing formation of rocks. Let your imagination run riot and you will see lots of different forms.

B. P.

Really nice place with interesting rock formations

L. D.

Lovely spot for lunch. Just take your rubbish away. Cause it is a working farm paddock

U. H.

Entrance closed on rainy or foggy day

A. M.

Good place to visit. Need to be extra careful to find the place cause you have high possibilities to lost in nowhere.

P. J.

If you are into rocks you'll like it. Some nice formations but you'll need a lot of fantasy to see the elephants

M.

Great place to visit. Amazing rock formations, well worth the drive.

D.

great place for bouldering and camping. please be careful and respectful of the local sheep and lambs

d. w.

A pleasant 10 minute stop, a short walk from the road.

C.

A little snug for parking. A must to walk around, enjoy the view and photograph.

F.

Great spot to spend some time exploring

F.

Interesting field to wander around. Climbed on the rocks and watched tourists and sheep amble about

k. m.

It's great fun walking through the sheep paddock and climb about the rocks.

D.

Nice experience, a really good walk, worth seeing on a quick stop over

B.

Amazing place like out of a film set.

V.

Be sure it's on your list .

M. S.

It was lovely to walk around these amazing rock formations.

A. B.

Really cool to visit, take a picnic too.clean toilets

L. M.

Awesome to see, and very kind of the land owner to share.

M. F.

Nice stroll to stretch the legs. The kids enjoyed climbing around on the rocks.

H. J.

A very relaxed and amazing place, with really nice view and full of cute sheeps

J. M.

Pretty nice place to visit, I went that at sundset and it was amazing

J. S.

Awesome place watch out for the sheep and cows

E. M.

Really cool unusual spot. Definitely worth a 5 min detour

E.

Less touristic spot, but so worth a visit!

E.

Well worth a visit to these primordial rocks.

p. p.

Nice place to stop, rocks are fun to climb.

S. O. M.

cool photo spot, also for picknick if weather is ok. lot of sheep scat

G.

A must see in this part of the world

M. H.

Amazing view a must see spot to travel too

C. M.

Great to see! Very impressive rocks

Y.

Wow this was so amazing these unusual rock formations is really something spectacular !

H. J.

Amazing place, beautiful scenery, no entry fee.

C.

Rocks formation with good pictures view. Capture a few nice pictures.

J. H.

Interesting rock formations and fossils of seashells. Can be slippery if wet.

N. M.

Worth checking out these limestone boulders. Just out from Duntroon

i.

Interesting rock forms but you need a lot of imagination to see elaphants

H. B.

Lots of cows sheep and their excrements. Other than that no people and lots of funny stones

R. P. d. A.

In my opinion you have to have a good imagination to see "elephants" there, but if it's on your way, why not have a fast stop there?

V.

A unique place and worth a short detour if traveling from Oamaru to Omarama

L. H.

Fantastic natural rock formations without hordes of people.

D. g.

Great place to explore geology with the kids!

J.

Spectacular sight awesome place

M. L.

Hidden gem, found this by accident but it's really cool and very different.

R. T.

Worth the stop . Short walk from car

M. L.

It even has a toilet, great for a stop on the way to Dunedin

H.

Fantastic place and very interesting geology

N.

If you're into elephant shaped rocks. This place is for you

R. D.

This is a wonderful place to visit. I highly recommend it

J. B.

Surreal. Where are the tourists? Put this on your travel plans and don't miss it!

O. v. D.

Bunch of rocks. Were used as movie backdrop. Spend 10 minutes and move on.

W. H.

Weird formations that are worth the detour if you are close by.

J.

a great plan to see the formations

J.

Very windy site. Watch out for the dungs on the grasses when you are accessing the site!

G.

Beautiful. Relaxing walk among the boulders.

D. M.

Magnificent natural sculptures.

J. J.

Wonderful Place

A.

Great place to stop off on long journey

J.

It's a natural wonder, of rock formations

M. N. (.

Lime rock formations and beautiful scenery

C.

How far is this place from Kings highway

H.

Great place, somehow surreal.

A. M.

Awesome place to go and see

W.

It was raining so would love to go back again

R. R.

In the middle of nowhere you see this. Extraordinary.

H.

Great fossils.

E.

Nice place to walk around

E.

Unbelievable nature's miracle

A. S.

Awesome .. Worth the drive

R.

Very interesting, enjoy

M.

Awesome place to visit

H. S.

I wonder is it natural or man made?

O.

Nice if its on your way

M.

Fascinating geographical environment.

潘.

Very cool

C.

Amazing

E. S.

Very cool hidden gem

T.

Eerie place.. Like being in a different world...

S.

Have to see these.

M.

Magnificent giant rocks

R.

I really love the place❤

T.

Strong wind

M.

Not really worth it

G.

Awesome place!

S. K.

Must go

L. I.

Strange looking rocks

R.

Surreal

L.

Unique rocks.

E.

Awesome place.

A. R.

Amazing nature

N.

Very surreal

V.

Nice cows.

p.

Must visit spot

A.

Elephant Rocks

C. C.

Amazing

S.

Awesome place

A. H.

Funky rocks.

J. H.

Fascinating place

B.

Just Beautiful

O.

Very nice!!!!

S. V.

Nice

L.

Cute sheep

S.

Super

K. C.

Giant rocks

J.

Nice place

T.

It is Nirvana

J.

Spectacular

S.

(Translated) Great impressive nature! It's just nice to stop here and explore the area. It is definitely worth recommending. Beautiful photos can be created here 👍 (Original) Tolle beeindruckende Natur! Es ist einfach schön, hier einen Zwischenstopp zu machen und das Areal zu erkunden. Es ist definitiv eine Empfehlung Wert. Hier können schöne Fotos entstehen 👍

Y.

(Translated) Small spots that are easy to miss, in the pastures along the country roads. There are few vehicles along the road, you can slowly feel the countryside of New Zealand. Elephant stone is really like an elephant. Going through the farm fence will pass a large group of sheep, very cute. Pay attention to a lot of their stools at the foot. (Original) 很容易錯過的小景點，在鄉村小路邊的牧場裡。沿路車輛稀少，可以慢慢感受紐西蘭鄉下景觀。大象石真的很像大象。從農場圍欄進去會經過一大群綿羊，非常可愛。注意腳下很多牠們的便便。

張.

(Translated) It's very special. It's a bit like castle hill with a lot of strange-shaped stones. The difference is that there are a lot of sheep here. (Original) 很特別的點，和castle hill有點像有很多奇形怪狀的石頭，不同的是這邊有很多的羊，只是很怕人

K.

(Translated) A scenic spot in a rural ranch. It is difficult to go without knowing, and there is only a small sign beside the road that you would otherwise pass. With a car parked on the side of the road and entering a privately owned ranch on foot, this is a truly New Zealand tourist destination. You can not see the elephant lock from the road and you can walk for a while on the ranch. Many sheep are grazed in the pasture, and they walk between the sheep. A place used as a location for the movie The Chronicles of Narnia. It is a scenic spot that is free of charge. It is a recommended place that you want to visit by all means when you are far from the town but you have been nearby. (Original) ど田舎の牧場の中にある景勝地。知らずに行くことが難しく、知らないと通り過ぎてしまうような道路脇に小さな看板があるだけ。道路脇のスペースに車を停め、徒歩にて個人所有の牧場の中に入っていく、なんともニュージーランドらしい観光地。車道からはエレファントロックは見えず、牧場の中をしばらく歩いてたどり着ける場所にある。牧場の中には多くの羊が放牧されており、羊たちの間をぬって歩いていく。 映画ナルニア国物語のロケ地として使われた場所。無料で入れて見応えもある景勝地。 街からは遠いが近場に行った際には是非とも訪れてもらいたいオススメの場所。

劉.

(Translated) The scenery is beautiful, the rock is very spectacular, it is very suitable for taking pictures, the grass is dry sheep stool (Original) 這裡景色優美，岩石非常壯觀，非常適合拍照的地方，草地都是乾的羊大便

柯.

(Translated) The flock is super invincible and cute, and the stone elephant shines for a long time? It is better to find a sheep (Original) 那邊羊群超級無敵可愛，石頭大象照半天？不如找羊

М.

(Translated) The stones themselves did not impress me much. But in combination with the sheep that graze around, it turns out very picturesque. Especially not to go, but if along the way, you can look. (Original) Сами камни меня впечатлили не сильно. А вот в сочетании с овцами, что пасутся вокруг, получается весьма живописно. Специально ехать не стоит, но если по пути, то можно заглянуть.

최.

(Translated) It is the location where the lion Aslan came from the Chronicle 1 of the movie Narnia. The area around this area is very similar to Turkey Cappadocia. (Original) 영화 나니아연대기 1 에서 사자 아슬란 의 근거지로 나온 촬영지 입니다. 이 곳을 포함한 일대 지역이 아주 약간 터키 카파도키아 와 비슷 합니다.

D.

(Translated) Very special landscape, I heard it is the scene of the film Namibia. (Original) 很特別的景觀，聽說是電影納米比亞的場景。

b.

(Translated) It looks like you have put the stones there. Really very nice to look at and no people when we were there👍🏻 (Original) Es sieht aus als hätte man die steine da hin gelegt. Wirklich sehr schön anzusehen und keine leute als wir da waren👍🏻

B.

(Translated) The naturally formed rocks are very strange in shape. If the weather is good after passing Oamaru, it is recommended to take a short drive. (Original) 天然形成的岩石，造型非常奇特，如果經過Oamaru天氣不錯的話，建議去逛逛，車程不遠

B.

(Translated) Beautiful landscape with large rock formations in the middle of grazing sheep 😊👌 (Original) Schöne Landschaft mit großen felsformationen inmitten von weidenden Schafen 😊👌

全.

(Translated) Elephant stone passing by is just beside the road, and it is still quite distinctive. (Original) 大象石路过就在路边，还是比较有特色。

D.

(Translated) It's a place that people don't find well off the main transit route, but it's worth taking a few moments to get there. Is it right to go here in the middle of a country road? (Original) 주요 이동 경로에서 벗어나서 사람들이 잘 찾지 않는 곳이지만 잠시 시간을 내서 갈만한 가치가 있는 곳. 시골길 중간에 여기로 가는게 맞나?싶을때 갑자기 나타나게 되는데 표지판만 잘 따라가다가 조그마한 간이 주차장에 차 세우고 들어가시면 됩니다.

余.

(Translated) Here is a private farm, open to everyone to visit this piece of grassland on walking very relaxing! Great personal attractions. This is a private farm, open to everyone to visit, walking on this grassland is very relaxing! Great private attraction. (Original) Here is a private farm, open to everyone to visit this piece of grassland on walking very relaxing! Great personal attractions. 此處為私人的農場，開放給大家來參觀，在這片草原上行走非常的放鬆！非常棒的私人景點。

J.

(Translated) a small stone park with a toilet (Original) 一個小石頭公園有廁所

豆.

(Translated) It takes about 40 minutes by car from Oamaru to Tsuizuo to Xiangshi Park. Car parked on the roadside, eh? The small iron fence was closed, and it turned out that the sheep were afraid to slip away. When we entered the park, strange rocks and stones were all over us, we looked for the elephant stone very seriously, and finally found the elephant stone, but that was the place where the flock rested. Too. Do n’t mischievously interfere with the flock when you come here, so as not to over frighten the flock and cause regrets. Overall-worth it. (Original) 從奧馬魯往翠佐方向開車約40分就到象石公園了。路邊停好車，咦？小鐵欄關著，原來是怕綿羊溜走。進了園區，奇岩怪石滿佈，我們就很認真的找那顆象石，終於發現了象石，但那是羊群休息的地方，羊群咩咩叫，很可愛，也很不好意思打擾了。來這裡不要惡作劇干擾羊群，以免羊群驚嚇過度，造成憾事發生。整體來說--值得。

O.

(Translated) Beautiful scenery, suitable for taking pictures (Original) 風景優美，適合拍照

A.

(Translated) A very special geological landscape, which can be seen from a small road in the town of Oamaru, with great scenery and terrain. (Original) 很特別的地質景觀，可從 Oamaru 鎮一條小路過去，沿途風景跟地形特色很棒。

Y.

(Translated) If you want to see a different landscape in New Zealand (Original) 뉴질랜드에서 좀 색다른 풍경을 보고싶다면

C.

(Translated) Impressive, you can have a look. If you have time, you should do one of the walks in the closer, because I think you have more of than the classic photo motive. (Original) Durchaus beeindruckend, kann man sich mal anschauen. Wenn man Zeit hat sollte man einen der walks in der näher machen, da hat man meiner Meinung nach mehr von als von dem klassischen Fotomotiv.

D.

(Translated) You can go and see if you have time, forget it if you don’t have time (Original) 有时间可以去看看，没时间就算了

S.

(Translated) Just on the side of the road, passing by. If walking over, there is some distance from the parking. Very cute group of stones, quite figurative. (Original) 就在路边，一闪而过。如果走路过来，离停车处有些距离。很可爱的石头群，蛮像形的。

S.

(Translated) These rocks lying on the ocean floor 25 million years ago now stand in Waitaki Valley / 25 million years ago those rocks were sat at the bottom of the ocean now they are standing on Waitaki Valley. (Original) 25 milyon yıl önce okyanus tabanında yatan bu kayalar , şimdi Waitaki Vadisinde duruyorlar / 25 million years ago those rocks were sat at the bottom of the ocean now they are standing on Waitaki Valley.

H.

(Translated) Very peculiar terrain, there are sheep running inside when you visit, not many visitors! (Original) 非常奇特的地形，到訪時還有羊在裡面奔跑，訪客不多！

b.

(Translated) Very nice rock formations! (Original) Sehr tolle Felsformationen!

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(Translated) Although this place is private land, the landlord is open to everyone to visit this strange landscape. (Original) 這地方雖然是私人土地，但地主開放給大家參觀這奇特的景觀

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