The Moeraki Boulders hold a special place in Māori legend. According to the myth, they are the petrified remains of a shattered canoe. In reality, these massive, nearly perfect spherical stones formed around 60 million years ago. Some reach up to three meters in diameter and weigh several tons, scattered along Koekohe Beach like prehistoric riddles.
Beyond the boulders themselves, the surrounding area is rich in biodiversity—home to rare species of marine algae, invertebrates, and sponges. This is not just a beach, but a scientific reserve, where nearly one-third of New Zealand’s endemic marine algae can be found. A true natural wonder—ancient, living, and carefully protected. 🔥