The Geopark recently contracted a group of local artists to brighten up a roadside barrier in Chelmer St Oamaru.  Behind the barrier is a Ge

It is with a bittersweet feeling that we are saying goodbye to our Manager, Geopark, Lisa Heinz. Lisa was with the Waitaki Whitesto

We are delighted to introduce our newest team member, Léna Sakalian-Black, who will be joining us throughout the summer months. Léna is ...

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Professor Ewan Fordyce, a pioneer in the field of paleontology whose ground...

Every two years one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) in the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) hosts a conference to share and exchange...

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is looking for a new Geopark Manager. You will have the opportunity to live in this stunning region, ..

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Deputy Chair, signalling a new era of ...

The Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark is thrilled to announce its programme for the upcoming Geopark Festival, taking place from...

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its mission to redefine geotourism experiences...

Become an active part of the Geopark Festival at the end of October 2023! The Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark was endorsed as...

After the official announcement by the Executive Board of UNESCO last week, the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust and Te Rūnanga o Moeraki...

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has officially been designated as New Zealand's first and Australasia’s only UNESCO Global Geopark. There...

The Vanished World Centre in association with other Duntroon attractions and the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark are offering four Geopark...

Adair Craik Chartered Accountants Ltd have continued their Waitaki Whitestone Geopark partnership for the third year in a row! At the end...

The Waitaki Whitestone aspiring Geopark is one step closer to becoming New Zealand’s first UNESCO Global Geopark following the...

Every two years one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks in the Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) hosts a symposium to share and exchange...

Since our Business & Community Ambassador Programme was launched in early June more and more businesses and community group have joined...

At the beginning of July our long-awaited UNESCO evaluation mission was finally upon us. We welcomed our two evaluators Nickolas Zouros...

Thanks to funding from Network Waitaki's Community Fund, we were able to print another 500 copies of the popular Discovery Trail through...

We are excited to announce the installation of updated signage at some of our keys geosites across the Waitaki District. The revitalised...