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Duntroon Must-Do's
Waitaki Valley Wine Region
Vines were first planted here in 2001, making Waitaki the new kid on the viticulture block. All that limestone enriches the soil and produces a tasty pinot noir. Enjoy summer wine tasting at River-T Winery and the Ostler Wines Cellar Door year-round.
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Vanished World Centre
Learn about local geology as well as an array of long-gone creatures,including an ancient penguin that stood a remarkable 4.3 feet tall!
Anatini
900m from Elephant Rocks and home to a natural limestone arch, fossilised remnants from the bottom of the ocean and baleen whale bones. Signposted as part of the Vanished World Trail.
Takiroa Māori Rock Art
Hundreds of years ago, Māori travelled the length of Waitaki River,taking shelter in the limestone cliffs.The rock art found here depicts animals, birds and early European settlers. Located under a limestone bluff on SH 83.
Kurow
Fifteen minutes from Duntroon and sandwiched between the braided Waitaki River and St Mary’s mountain range, it’s a popular stop on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Kurow Hill Walkway
This steep climb to the top of Kurow Hill is more than worth it for the far-flung Hakataramea Valley views. Allow at least 30 minutes to the top, with plenty of stops!
Elephant Rocks
Elephant Rocks, Duntroon © Visit Ōamaru
Created over millions of years from eroded fossil-rich limestone, these great hulks of rock sit on a grassy bluff and resemble elephants, dogs and even Winnie the Pooh. It’s a phenomenal sight, part illusion,part nature-made marvel.
