Down the Valley - Elephant rocks

The Elephant Rocks near Duntroon are a collection of large weathered limestone rocks. They are located on a private farm 7 kilometres southwest of Duntroon, in the Maerewhenua Valley. The wider area around Duntroon is known for its interesting geology and preserved fossils.

The rock formations of the Elephant Rocks vary from 1–10 metres across.  They are naturally scattered around a grass paddock on a hillside over an area of about 200 metres across. The rocks themselves are rounded and pockmarked from weathering, but do not specifically resemble elephant shapes. The pasture is part of a private farm, and sheep may be present.

The Elephant Rocks are located 5km up Dansey Pass Road then 2km along Duntroon-Ngapara Road.   Access is permitted via a 5-minute walk across the farmland from opposite a parking bay on the Island Cliff-Duntroon Road.

Check out Kenzie’s awesome video about the Elephant rocks!