Wairere Boulders

A "world only" valley can be visited on an easy and wind sheltered path, leading over, around and under thousands of basalt boulders, which have been "fluted" by acidity.

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About

“Wairere Boulders” offers a scenery that cannot be viewed anywhere else on the planet. The geomorphic formation of a 1.6 km long valley with thousands of “fluted” basalt boulders is world unique and can only be seen in Northland of New Zealand because this type of fluting occurred thanks to the existence of Kauri trees releasing tannin into the soil. The sizes of the boulders at Wairere (up to 30 m) are far greater than boulders of other valleys formed in a similar way. The valley, now open as a nature and leisure park, is accessible through a footpath (featuring 22 engineered wooden structures) leading visitors under around and over the boulders.

Opening times

  • Business hours: All daylight hours. You must be back by sunset.
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: Kerikeri 45 km
  • Proximity to coach terminal: Horeke 3 km, Rawene 35 km, Kaikohe 30 km, Okaihau 25 km, Kerikeri 50 km.
  • Proximity to town: Horeke 3 km, Rawene 35 km, Kaikohe 30 km, Okaihau 25 km, Kerikeri 50 km.

Physical address

Wairere Boulders, 70 McDonnell Road, Hokianga Harbour, Horeke, Northland, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $10.00 - $10.00
  • Other charges: Children under 6 free
  • Further pricing information: Groups over 12 adults can apply for discounts e-mail at admin@wairereboulders.co.nz. Guided tours are available on request.

Language support

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