Elephant Rocks

Cool rocks in a grass landscape, was real quiet and silent when we got there. Nice to wander around and take a look, short walk from the parking place.

Perfect name for the area. So many differently shaped formations. Spent ages just wandering around taking lots of pics. Stunning views of countryside and snow capped mountains in the distance.Picnic table up at the carpark and longdrop toilet hidden in an alcove of rocks at top of the rocks area.If you love unusual rock formations, beautiful scenery, or both and want somewhere to go on a sunny day out, this is a must.Only downside on day of visit: some who felt the need to talk/screech as loud as possible with little consideration of other groups wandering around trying to enjoy what the location had to offer.

This place far exceeds expectations, the rocks were so impressive and there was a toilet there as well hidden amongst the rocks. Definitely worth the stop on the ocean to alps route

A bit of very unique scenery. Well worth a visit and a wander. Amazing that you can just pop in.

A very good stoppage between Timaru and Oamaru. Beautiful rocks. Entry by donation. A good place to be explored on a sunny day.

The elephant rocks, north of Duntroon, were formed from 1.5-billion-year-old granite.The wider area around Duntroon is known for its interesting geology and preserved fossils. Interesting to call into the Vanished World Centre museum here. See fossils, geology of the Waitaki district.

Such an awesome landscape. Well worth he detour.

Absolutely amazing rock formations!!Easy access and close to the road.Think site has been used in movies!Great photo opportunities.Recommend you add it to your itinerary!!

Very cool little spot with some pretty large rocks, arrived at 10am and there was no one there. Donation box to enter.

Amazing! This is a fantastic area full of easy and fascinating stops within just a few minutes of one another near Duntroon. Like Castle Hill west of Christchurch, Elephant Ricks has dozens of huge wind sculpted limestone formations that seemingly pop out of the surrounding land on their own. The area is not as big as Castle Hill, and it is quite manageable to walk the gentle downhill/uphill sloping path in just a few minutes. It’s just wonderful.When we were there, almost no one else was, which added to the feeling that we had suddenly landed on some other very green, rocky planet.A parking area accommodates a few cars. The site is on private land and is pastureland for lots of sheep. Please be respectful of the sheep, the owners, and the land.We also visited the nearby Anatini Fossil site, Waipata/Earthquakes site, Brewery Hole geosite in Duntroon, and the Takiroa Māori Rock Art site. All were well worth it.