 Beach with the stone balls, Moeraki | ||
| Moeraki | ||
| region | Otago | |
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| Residents | 108 (2018), 120 (2020) | |
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Moeraki is a small settlement on the Pacific coast in the Waitaki region in the north Otago.
background
Moeraki is a small fishing village on the Pacific coast. Whalers settled here in the 19th century.
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
In the street
Moeraki is located on a small peninsula directly on the SH 1 between Oamaru and Dunedin.
By boat
mobility
Dynamic cardsTourist Attractions
Moeraki Boulders
- Moeraki Boulders. A special attraction, large stone balls that were created in the sea and are now in the hundreds on the beach. The most beautiful can be found on Koekohe Beach, they are almost exactly spherical and have a diameter of well over a meter.
- The coast with its lighthouse is well worth seeing
- There are also colonies of seals and penguins.
activities
shop
kitchen
- Moeraki Boulders Café Bar & Gift Shop. Located directly above the beach with the stone balls and offers a good view and good cuisine.
- Fleurs Place, near the port.
nightlife
accommodation
- Moeraki Beach Motels, near the fishing village.
