Elephant Rocks
Giant weathered limestone boulders scattered across a farm, resembling a herd of elephants; a filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia.
Elephant Rocks lies about 40 km northwest of Oamaru, near Duntroon, and is a star attraction of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark. Limestone formed on the seafloor tens of millions of years ago has been eroded by wind and rain into rounded giant boulders, scattered across the grass of a private farm and resembling a herd of elephants from a distance. The Aslan's camp scenes in The Chronicles of Narnia were filmed here. You can wander and climb freely among the stones. Entry is free, but please don't disturb the sheep. A good plan is a half-day self-drive combined with the Vanished World Centre and the Takiroa rock art.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vanished World Centre
- Takiroa Rock Art Shelter
- Totara Estate
- Ōamaru Public Gardens
- Ōamaru Opera House
- Forrester Gallery
- Victorian Precinct
- Steampunk HQ