Stony Batter boulder field
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A unique and lesser known place to explore with great views!

🚶‍♂️ Scenic 40-minute walk from the car park

Extensive boulder field of rounded boulders - the remaining remnants of an 8 million year old basalt volcano. Some of them exhibit karst solution features, which are rare world-wide, and in New Zealand only known from the northern third of the the North Island in just a few places.

From a reviewer: 'The area is worth exploring, offering a beautiful location with few crowds, making it perfect for a relaxing walk. It's an ideal place to capture stunning photos.'

1 h 30 min

All ages

All seasons

Free

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