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Find more information on what a visit to the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark has to offer – the ocean, mountains, bike paths, walking tracks, museums, great food, and award-winning wine – we've got it all!

Visit a vanished world

The Museum of the Vanished World in Duntroon, at the heart of the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark, showcases fascinating local fossils, rocks and minerals, with hands-on activities for children and interactive displays that bring the district's geological history to life.

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Explore our geosites

Discover the geosites of the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark– from world-famous rock formations and ancient fossils to Māori rock art and dramatic landscapes, each site reveals a unique chapter in the story of our land.

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From hikes through dramatic landscapes, heritage attractions, wildlife encounters, unforgettable outdoor adventures and delicious food to sample – there's something for every kind of explorer.

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Download the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark App and discover fascinating stories millions of years in the making through a range of self-guided tours – you can spot Moas along a creative trail, strike gold at OceanaGold, journey through spectacular Waitaki Valley and Coastal routes, and more!

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"What a fantastic window into the past. Today we saw fossil bones in limestone at two different sites. One set were whale bones. Just awesome that this trail has been put together, maintained and promoted."