Moeraki Boulders Beach Walk & Millennium Walkway

The Millennium Walkway is a lovely coastal walk, well-signposted and dotted with information boards.

Where is it?

Start at Moeraki Point, between Moeraki and Hampden on the coast of Otago.

Terrain

Tracks, boardwalks, steps, stiles, beach.

Need to know

Ensure the tide is low.

3hr return; extra 1.7km along Koekohe Beach to boulders

Average fitness required

Some steps

No dogs

The easy option

You can visit the boulders by walking a short 150m loop from the café to view the boulders from above, which also makes it possible for people in strollers and wheelchairs to enjoy this spectacle.

TRACK OVERVIEW

The Moeraki Boulders are geological wonders, giant orbs of sedimentary rocks that were created 13-65 million years ago and exposed by erosion. Many people start The Millennium Walk at the Moeraki Village lookout, strolling past Puke Mataa, the ancient pā site, before setting off around towards Millers Bay.

Moeraki Boulders, Otago Coast © Adobe Stock

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