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Elephant Rocks, Duntroon

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  • By skatecreekrd On February 14, 2018
    There are so many great natural places to see in New Zealand this hardly measures up. Trying to make this field of boulders an attraction is really unnecessary . If you are driving by and want to go f...  more »
  • By Breath1070 On February 12, 2018
    Quite out of the way to get to, but well worth it. We enjoyed looking, and climbing, around the Elephant Rocks.  more »
  • By Dennis M On February 10, 2018
    Took time out to visit the "elephants" which are accessible to public albeit on private property. The imagination can run wild sitting there looking at the rocks and surrounding vista. Great picnic sp...  more »
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  • By Tiera Liby On February 20, 2018
    While I loved the site I had to dodge tons of sheep poop. The site is on private land, so it's nice that the owners allow access. Cool geology!
  • By Siti Nor Aishah Mukhtar On April 1, 2018
    Good place to visit. Need to be extra careful to find the place cause you have high possibilities to lost in nowhere.
  • By John Price On January 16, 2018
    Kids loved exploring. Wife appreciated the break from the driving and the quiet stroll amongst the boulders. Recommend visiting. Some families had a picnic on a rock. Many people riding in on bikes to the remote location.
  • By Linda H On March 30, 2018
    Fantastic natural rock formations without hordes of people.
  • By Rex Dagger On March 6, 2018
    This is a wonderful place to visit. I highly recommend it
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