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| Adult | $10.00 |
Digging out a 25 million year old fossil.
Fantastic finds in the Dig Room, where you can dig for your very own marine fossils.
The only example of a land based dinosaur you will find in the Vanished World centre, our collection of marine fossils were all swimming around in the ocean approximately 25 million years ago.
Extinct shark-toothed dolphin - 25 million years old.
The Vanished World Centre.
7 Campbell Street, Duntroon, New Zealand.
The Vanished World Fossil Centre tells the story of ancient marine animals, whose evolution followed the extinction of dinosaurs. Learn about giant penguins, shark toothed dolphins and baleen whales whose fossils are found in the local limestone.
The Vanished World Fossil Centre tells the story of ancient marine animals, whose evolution followed the extinction of dinosaurs. Learn about giant penguins, shark toothed dolphins and baleen whales whose fossils are found in the local limestone.
Digging out a 25 million year old fossil.
Fantastic finds in the Dig Room, where you can dig for your very own marine fossils.
The only example of a land based dinosaur you will find in the Vanished World centre, our collection of marine fossils were all swimming around in the ocean approximately 25 million years ago.
Extinct shark-toothed dolphin - 25 million years old.
The Vanished World Centre.
| Adult | $10.00 |
Guide $40.00 per hour
$10 Adult entry fee, under 16yrs are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Full refund up to 24 hours prior to booking. Charge of 20% if cancellation within 24 hours of booking. No refund for a No Show.
Much of the Waitaki District was under the sea for millions of years. The Vanished World Fossil Story explains the origins of the famous Oamaru Limestone used in many of Oamaru’s neo-classical buildings, the formation of Zealandia and evolution of marine life. Visitors can dig their own fossils from local 25 million year old limestone. Guided tours and group visits are by arrangement. Enjoy a memorable day by also exploring the authentic Nicol’s Blacksmith Shop, the Duntroon Gaol and wetland. Picnic on the Village Green or eat at the Duntroon Hotel or the Flying Pig Café. A short drive away is local Maori Rock Art, Elephant Rocks and the Anatini Fossil site.
7 Campbell Street, Duntroon, New Zealand.
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