Waitaki Whitestone Geopark | Aotearoa New Zealand

The jewel in the Geopark crown, the Museum of the Vanished World, has reopened following extensive refurbishment. Visit the Museum to see internationally significant fossils in an immersive experience and learn about this special place

Explore...

... the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark. A land of geological and cultural marvels steeped in ancient history. Deep in the Te Waipounamu (South Island) of Aotearoa New Zealand, half way between the equator and the South Pole, the Waitaki stretches from the alps to the ocean. Explore a land criss-crossed with easy walks, rewarding hikes, cycle routes and heritage trails...

DISCOVER...

... a Vanished world, formed by ancient oceans and the earth's upheaval, rich in fossils. Find sleepy villages, bustling towns, and a whitestone city carved from limestone. Galleries, museums, and traditions kept alive by amazing people...

inspire...

...the next generation of earth-conscious citizens. A fun collection of freely accessible activities to do for kids. With every colouring in page or game, we are providing fun, kids-friendly explanations related to Waitaki and our part of the world. This is for you, Waitaki families ...