Volcanic education programme from 2023-12-08T00:00

Learn more about this programme offered for primary schools through the Waitaki District.

Conference learnings from 2023-12-08T00:00

Hear about the recent GSNZ conference and takeaways we can learn from.

Touring App and the new Moa Trail from 2023-11-24T00:00

Check out our free Touring App at https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz/geopark-app

Changes for the Geopark from 2023-11-23T00:00

Big changes ahead for the Geopark - a new Chair, a new Manager, a new project....listen here to learn more.

GNS Science visit Palmerston Primary School from 2023-11-10T00:00

GNS Science recently visited Palmerston Primary School to deliver an exciting interactive earth science programme. Learn more here!

Geopark Festival Debrief from 2023-11-03T00:00

What a successful festival last weekend!!! Over 35 activities and events spread across our district to showcase the treasures of the Waitaki. Listen hear to how it all went.

School outreach and Geopark Festival from 2023-10-27T00:00

Learn more about what kind of activities and events are planned for the Geopark Festival 2023 at www.whitestonegeopark.nz

What's going on at the Geopark Festival from 2023-10-20T00:00

Grab a programme today, or download a copy from www.whitestonegeopark.nz

Come and join in the events 27 - 29th October 2023.

The Geopark Festival 2023 programme from 2023-10-13T00:00

Pick up a copy near you - or download from our website www.whitestonegeopark.nz

International Conference in Morocco 2023 from 2023-10-06T00:00

A team from Waitaki Whitestone Geopark recently attended the 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks 2023. Listen here to learn about our valuable learnings and networking, and w...

Geopark Festival 27-29 October 2023 - please note this was previously published with the incorrect date/year from 2023-10-05T23:30

Learn more about this exciting festival - with activities and events throughout the Waitaki District.

Please note this was previously published with the incorrect date/year.

Geopark Festival 27 - 29 October 2023 from 2023-09-29T00:00

Learn more about this exciting festival - with activities and events throughout the Waitaki District.

Kaitiaki - what it means from 2023-09-15T01:00

Kaitiaki - guardianship - how we look after our land. Learn more here.

Geology unearthed field trip from 2023-09-08T01:00

We recently held a field trip at Elephant Rocks and Anatini to celebrate Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail 10-year anniversary. Learn about what we did - and check out our short video of the day on our f...

Waitaki Whitestone Geopark and a Geopark in Japan exchange from 2023-09-01T01:00

Students in the Waitaki enjoyed a virtual exchange with students in Japan.

Visiting Geosites from 2023-08-25T01:00

Listen here to learn about one of our Geosites and new interpretation signage that was installed earlier this year.

Otago University Science Communicators projects from 2023-08-18T01:00

Students from the University of Otago's Science Communication Department made their annual visit to the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark. Listen here to learn more about their visit and potential ...

Geology unearthed.... from 2023-08-11T01:00

This field trip - running from the Geosites of Elephant Rocks to Anatini is part of the Alps 2 Ocean Trail 10 year anniversary. Numbers are limited. Activity level = moderate to good fitness and...

Geopark newsletter from 2023-08-04T01:00

Sign up for our newsletter to find out what we've been doing, and up and coming events.

New education resources from 2023-07-28T01:00

Check out our new look education resources on our website www.whitestonegeopark.nz

Soils and our food from 2023-07-28T01:00

This new education programme that we deliver covers where our food comes from, how soil is formed, what it's made from ...and a couple of experiments.

Explore the Geopark from 2023-07-14T01:00

Pick up a map from Whitestone City in Oamaru or download our touring app and explore the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.

Geopark Festival - October 2023 from 2023-07-14T01:00

Learn more about this festival planned for October 2023 and how you can become involved!

Matariki celebrations from 2023-07-11T01:00

A holiday programme to connect us to our place.

Education programme - soils from 2023-06-23T01:00:28

This programme is available to primary schools within the Waitaki District.

Celebrations! from 2023-06-09T01:00:22

We recently hosted a celebration event to announce the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark becoming a UNESCO Global Geopark!

UNESCO decision from 2023-06-02T01:00:50

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark becomes part of the UNESCO Global Geopark network. A first for New Zealand!

Alpine Fault public talk from 2023-05-26T01:00:47

AF8 recently came to the Waitaki to speak to our community about hazards and risks associated with the Alpine Fault. See the recording of this talk here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xcoClg...

Learn about the museums within the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2023-05-19T01:00:48

The Geopark is home to numerous museums:

Waitaki Museum in Oamaru

Kurow Museum in Kurow

Waihemo Museum in Palmerston

Whitestone City in Oamaru

Vanished World C...

Kakanui Mineral Breccia plus the up and coming AF8 Roadshow from 2023-05-12T01:00:24

The AF8 Roadshow will be at the Oamaru Opera House Tuesday 16 May at 5:30pm.

Come along and learn about the potential impacts a large earthquake on the Alpine Fault may have o...

Aqua van community event from 2023-05-04T01:00:30

This free community event is being held at Oamaru Intermediate School Thursday 4th May 5 - 7pm.

Come along and learn about our marine environment - past and present!

Vanished World - the beginnings of the Geopark from 2023-04-28T01:00:21

Vanished World began with the interest and research of staff and students at Otago University.

Today it offers educational insight into the formation of our land and the marine creatures...

Free printable resources available on our website from 2023-04-21T01:00:55

Check out www.whitestonegeopark.nz for free printable resources

School holiday activities at Vanished World from 2023-04-21T01:00:43

Visit the Vanished World Centre in Duntroon for indoor activities - and learn about wetlands!

School trips from 2023-04-07T01:00:17

Field trip with a local school to Elephant Rocks.

School outreach from 2023-03-31T00:00:07

We recently delivered programmes on the Plesiosaur fossil discovered at Shag Point, volcanoes, and the School of Rock to a local primary school. Learn more here.

Trustee positions for the Geopark from 2023-03-24T00:00:24

Learn more about the Trustee role.

Friendly Bay Fun Day from 2023-03-17T00:00:16

Find a fossil, rock painting and a volcano activity at the Friendly Bay Fun Day in Oamaru recently.

Children collected marine fossils from limestone that was 25 million years old.  T...

Interview with Professor Ross Dowling on the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2023-03-10T00:00:26

Learn about the benefits of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark seeking to join the UNESCO Global Geopark network.  

Geopark volunteer programme, and next weeks public talk on geotourism from 2023-02-24T00:00:43

1) Introducing our new volunteer.

2) Next weeks public talk is an expert in the field of geotourism.  For more information see - https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz/post/01-03-23-public...

Kakanui field trip from 2023-02-17T00:00:39

Learn about our recent Kakanui field trip.  Missed out on attending?  Follow us on facebook and sign up for our newsletter to learn about more events!

Field trip from 2023-02-10T00:00:24

Our next field trip is fully booked.  Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook to learn about up and coming events.  

World wetland day from 2023-02-03T00:00:01

Learn about world wetland day and some of the values these important features have.

The year ahead from 2023-01-27T00:00:23

Learn about some of our plans for 2023.

Wrapping up for 2022 from 2023-01-06T00:00:50

A short recap on some of the projects we have been involved in this year.

Elephant Rocks from 2022-12-16T00:00:09

New access and an off road carpark has recently been installed at Elephant Rocks.  

What can greywacke tell us? from 2022-12-09T00:00:07

Learn about greywacke - how it was formed and where it is found...and how it got there.

Waitaki Dam tour from 2022-12-02T00:00:52

Meridian recently hosted a tour of the Waitaki Dam.  Listen here to learn about how it all went and some of the fascinating history attached to this dam. 

Conference plus learn about another geopark .... from 2022-12-02T00:00:20

Last week our Geoeducator attended the New Zealand Geographic conference in Christchurch.  While there, they participated in a pre-conference tour of the Banks Peninsula Geopark.

Three new interpretation signs from 2022-11-18T00:00:48

We have now installed interpretation signage on the back of three of our recently installed bench seats.  These are at Hutchenson's Quarry in Oamaru, All Day Bay, and Kakanui.   

Touring app from 2022-11-11T00:00:44

Access our touring app to enhance your day out in the geopark!

Shake out 2022 from 2022-11-04T00:00:34

Do you know what to do in an earthquake?  Listen here to learn more about 'Shake out'.

Places to visit in the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2022-11-04T00:00:22

Geosites within the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark tell the story of the geological formation of the the continent Zealandia.  Learn more at www.whitestonegeopark.nz

October public talk from 2022-10-21T00:00:15

Our October public talk will take place in Duntroon on Thursday 20th October 6 - 7pm.  Come along and learn about Maori Rock Art within the geopark.  

New bench seats and signage from 2022-10-21T00:00:03

We are installing new bench seats at four of our geosites - Hutchisons Quarry, All Day Bay, Campbells Bay and the Kakanui River.  Interpretation signage for these geosites will be installed...

Geopark announcement from 2022-09-30T00:00:16

Learn about our recent announcement plus Lisas time at the Asia Pacific Geoparks network Conference.

Education resources from 2022-09-23T01:00:24

Learn about our free educational resources that we can bring to your Waitaki School.

Palmerston Public Talk from 2022-09-16T01:00:06

Join us for our public talk in Palmerston.  For more information see - https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz/post/15-09-22-public-talk-macraes-gold-rocks

Beach clean up for September from 2022-09-09T01:00:42

Learn about our September beach clean up day - Saturday 17th September at the Kakanui Beach Reserve on Beach Road (opposite the Old Bones Lodge).

For more information about what to bring ...

School of Rocks programme for Waitaki Schools from 2022-09-02T01:00:33

Learn about this free and fully resourced programme for Waitaki Schools.  Contact us to book a time for us to deliver this in your school. 

Otago University students visit the Geopark from 2022-08-26T01:00:43

We recently had Students from the Otago University Science Communications visit the Geopark.  This is our third year of being their clients.  Students select a topic to create resource...

August Public Talk - the Ostler Fault from 2022-08-12T01:00:21

Our August public talk will take place in the Omarama Hall on Thursday August 18th from 6 - 7 pm.

Come along and find out about the active Ostler Fault.  

For more information...

Education resources for schools from 2022-08-12T01:00:19

Learn about resources we have available at www.whitestonegeopark.nz

What Vanished World in Duntroon is all about from 2022-07-29T01:00:27

Visit Vanished World in Duntroon to learn about the ancient sea that occupied the area from our current coast to inland from Kurow....and about some of the animals that lived here!  Visit t...

Learn about our public talks from 2022-07-29T01:00:05

Listen here to learn about our public talks - and where the next one will be.

UNESCO evaluators visit the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2022-07-08T01:00:38

We recently hosted two evaluators to the geopark.  Listen here to learn about their visit and where to from here....

Our ambassador programme and the up and coming UNESCO evaluators visit from 2022-07-01T01:00:25

Listen here to learn about our new ambassadors programme.  See our website for further details.

The UNESCO evaluators are visiting our geopark very shortly - keep an eye on our websi...

The very first of our new interpretation signs have been installed from 2022-06-24T01:00:02

Listen here to find out about our new interpretation signs and what kind of content they contain!

Visit the sites and learn about the story's of our land and people.

Kakanui Public talk Thursday 16th of June - in person from 2022-06-17T01:00:18

Come along to this months public talk - to be held at the Kakanui Hall Thursday 16 June 6 - 7pm.

Topic - the Oamaru and Kakanui Volcanoes

Beach clean up Sunday 12th June from 2022-06-10T01:00:41

Join us this weekend for a beach clean up!

Meet at 11am at the Doc site Kaihinaki near Moeraki Boulders.  

Up and coming events from 2022-06-03T01:00:45

Learn about our June public talk to be held in person in Kakanui.  Plus details about our June beach clean up!

Glaciers and what they tell us about the climate from 2022-05-27T01:00:05

Listen here to learn more about the recent public talk on glaciers and past climate change.  Follow us on facebook - we have posted a link to a NIWA video on glaciers!

Reflecting on the Earth Caught in Stone talk and introducing our next talk on glaciers and past climate change. from 2022-05-20T01:00:24

Please note both of these talks were live online and have not been recorded for later viewing.

Free public talks online May 17 and 19 from 2022-05-13T01:00:32

Pre register for our public talks online Tues 17 May at 6:30 and Thursday 19 May 6pm.

www.whitestonegeopark.nz

Exhibition at the Forrester Gallery in Oamaru from 2022-05-06T01:00:40

Find out more about this wonderful exhibition called 'Earth Caught in Stone' - a collaboration between Otago University, the Dunedin Art School and Geological and Nuclear Science.  Also sig...

Free online activities from 2022-05-06T01:00:16

Listen here to find out about our online activities available on our website www.whitestonegeopark.nz

April public talk AND UNESCO evaluation of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2022-04-22T01:00

Listen here for details of the up and coming UNESCO evaluation of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.  

Participate in our April public talk online from 2022-04-14T01:00

Our April expert speaker is Peter Almond from Lincoln University.  He will be speaking on soils, loess and climate change.  See our promotional flyer and register for this talk at www....

Exhibition at the Forrester Gallery Oamaru from 2022-04-08T01:00

Check out the Earth Caught in Stone Exhibition at the Forrester Gallery - on now.  

Earth Caught in Stone exhibition coming to the Forrester Gallery in Oamaru April and May from 2022-04-01T00:00

This exhibition by GNS, Otago University and the Dunedin School of Art explores some earth science topics featured in our geopark, both through the scientific lens as well as an artistic lens. Listen

Our public talk for March is a virtual tour from 2022-03-18T00:00

Listen here to learn how you can join us in our virtual tour of four sites within the Geopark.  

Hutchesons Quarry in the Glen Warren Reserve Oamaru from 2022-03-11T00:00

Listen here to find out how to access this site, and what the outcrops here tell us of Oamaru's past. 

What we did last Sunday from 2022-03-04T00:00

Listen here to find out about how our latest beach clean up went, and our public talk plan for March and April.

Beach clean up at Kakanui Reserve from 2022-02-25T00:00

Come along and join us in our beach clean up - listen here for details. 

Interpretation signage project will cover geology of the area plus other stories from 2022-02-18T00:00

We are working on a project at the moment to update Vanished World signage and install new signage at many of our geosites.  Listen here to learn more!

Public talk 17 February in Oamaru from 2022-02-11T00:00

Our first public talk for 2022 is going to be held at the Scottish Hall in Oamaru on Thursday 17 February 6 - 7pm.  Come along to Listen to Nick Mortimer from GNS talking on Gondwana - Zeal...

Online activities to learn about the landscapes and processes that make our geopark from 2022-02-04T00:00

Access our online resources from our 'kids corner' webpage - https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz/kids-corner.

Devils Bridge wetland event debrief from 2022-02-04T00:00

Listen here to learn about what experts we had at our recent event.  More information about this event and a link to a video taken on the day can be viewed at  https://www.whitestonege...

Devils Bridge Wetland event Jan 29 from 2022-02-04T00:00

Listen here to learn about this event. 

Geopark overview 2021 from 2021-12-24T00:00

Listen here to learn about the different things we've accomplished in 2021 - and ideas for exploring the geopark over the summer.

Duntroon School planting day from 2021-12-17T00:00

Listen here to learn about our recent planting day we participated in.

Find out about our up and coming events from 2021-12-10T00:00

Listen here to learn about our virtual road show.  

Looking for Christmas presents - visit us at the Farmers Market in Oamaru this Sunday to purchase Geopark caps, t-shirts and copie...

Rocks we find at the Kakanui River Mouth from 2021-12-03T00:00

Rocks at river mouths tell us interesting information about what rock outcrops upstream and how far they may have travelled.

Beach clean up planned at Kakanui River Mouth from 2021-11-26T00:00

Listen here to find out about our up and coming beach clean up day at Kakanui River Mouth planned for Sunday 28 November. 

Public talk - Macraes - A history from the start of time from 2021-11-19T00:00

Listen here to learn about our up and coming public talk titled 'Macraes - A history from the start of time' by one of OceanaGolds Macraes senior mine geologists Amber Daniels. 

The ...

Plesiosaur mould fossil from 2021-11-12T00:00

Listen here to learn all about our recent visit to Maheno Kindergarten where we talked to the tamariki about the Plesiosaur fossil recovered near Matakaea Shag Point. 

Geopark updates from 2021-11-12T00:00

Listen here to find out where we are in our UNESCO application status.  Also learn about our recent beach clean up event - run as part of the 'Keep NZ clean' week.

Beach clean up event from 2021-10-29T00:00

Listen here to find out details of our beach clean up event - to be held at Campbells Bay on Sunday 31st October at 10am.  Check our facebook page for updates if the weather is not favourab...

Stategic Plan from 2021-10-27T00:00

Listen here to meet our new manager and to learn about our new strategic plan for the Geopark!

Geopark roadshow from 2021-10-22T00:00

Listen here to find out about dates the geopark roadshow is coming to your area!

Listen here to learn about the public talk "A marriage of science and art" from 2021-10-19T00:00

This public talk will be held at the Opera House in Oamaru on Thursday 21 October at 6pm during the Waitaki Arts Festival. 

Come along and learn about our ancient past through the fo...

Trotters Gorge from 2021-10-01T00:00

Listen here to learn all about the sediments that make up the cliffs of Trotters Gorge - and how the cliffs themselves have been formed.

Public talk for September - Ko Puketapu te mauka - Southern gateway to the geopark from 2021-09-16T01:00

Come along to the Scottish Hall in Oamaru on Thursday 16 September 6-7pm to hear out monthly public talk.  We will be adhering to alert level 2 for this event.  Check out our website f...

Exploring our local beaches from 2021-09-10T01:00

Listen here to find out about information on the geology of our local beaches and headlands. 

School programmes - School of Rocks and Soil your Undies from 2021-09-03T01:00

Listen here to learn about our School of Rocks programme being offered to primary schools in 2021 and funded by Curious Minds.

Our geoeducator is also involved in the Soil Your Undies pro...

Online resources from 2021-08-27T01:00

Did you know you can view our previous public talks through our youtube channel?

Also - we have a kids corner page with lots of resources for fun, engaging leaning!

All this can be...

Otago University Science Communication Students projects from 2021-08-20T01:00

Listen here to learn about our recent field trip with Otago University Science Communication Students - how the geopark is their client and the resources they produce as part of their assessment...

Public talk - Thursday 19th August - Macraes Mine from 2021-08-13T01:00

Listen here to find out more about our up and coming public talk - to be held at the Oamaru Public Library 6 - 7 pm Thursday the 19th of August.  

See our flyer at Listen

Banks Peninsula Geopark visits the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2021-08-06T01:00

Recently we had the pleasure of meeting with the Banks Peninsula Geopark.  We took a tour of some of our local geosites, showing them some of our updated interpretation signs.  We aim ...

Talking to community groups about the geopark from 2021-07-30T01:00

Are you involved in a community group and would like our team to tell you about the geopark - places to visit, explore and learn about the stories associated with our land and its people?  ...

Discovery Trail in the Oamaru Public Gardens from 2021-07-02T01:00

Come along to the launch of this self guided trail - or pick up a copy at a later date from the Waitaki Aquatic Centre and the Oamaru Library.

The geology of Trotter Gorge from 2021-06-25T01:00

Listen here to learn about the geology of Trotters Gorge and the oldest river sediments in the geopark.

Touring routes within the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2021-06-18T01:00

Find out about our touring routes - including our latest one titled 'Rural route to Duntroon'.  

Use the app and learn about some of the amazing geology and social history along this...

Public talk Thursday 17th June from 2021-06-11T01:00

Listen here to learn about our speaker and topic for our June public talk.  

Rocks - the origins of soil from 2021-06-04T01:00

Listen here to learn about our recent programme run at Waitaki Girls High in Oamaru.

Exhibition at the Forrester from 2021-05-28T01:00

Visit the Forrester Gallery in Oamaru to see Otago Museums exhibition "100 Women, 100 words, infinite possibilities".

Listen here to learn more about studying and working in the areas of ...

Public talk - May 20th from 2021-05-19T01:00

Come along to hear Keren from Totara Estate and learn about some of the social history of our geopark!

Community Planting day at Clifton Falls from 2021-05-14T01:00

Join us for a day of planting at Clifton Falls.  Listen here to learn about this wonderful project and how you can be a part of it!

Limestone dikes in igenous tuff - isn't this the wrong way around? from 2021-05-14T01:00

Listen here to learn all about these unusual features.

Coastal bus tour from 2021-05-07T01:00

Listen here to learn all about our recent bus tour that took in the geological sights of part of the coastal section of the geopark, as well as our rich cultural and historical stories.

Geosite - Campbells Bay from 2021-04-23T01:00

Listen here to learn all about the ancient seafloor that has been preserved at the Campbells Bay geosite - what does it tell us about ancient sealife?

Waitaki District Councillors visit Vanished World in Duntroon from 2021-04-16T01:00

Listen here to learn about the recent bus tour to Vanished World supported by the Geopark.  

Vanished World 20 year celebration from 2021-03-19T00:00

Discover where the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark started and the history behind Vanished World in Duntroon.

Family fun day in Oamaru is 13 March 2021 from 2021-03-12T00:00

The Geopark will have a stall at this event - come along and learn more about the Geopark.

Whats the geology along the coast of the Geopark? from 2021-03-05T00:00

Listen here to learn abit more about the geology along the coast.

Check out www.whitestonegeopark.nz for more information and resources.

UNESCO update from 2021-02-26T00:00

Listen here to find out where the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark is in it's UNESCO accreditation process.

Lisa Says - Our co-ordinator talks about volunteer roles in the Geopark team from 2021-02-19T00:00

Listen to discover what the role of the co-orindator is, and what our volunteers do.

Volunteers of the Geopark from 2021-02-12T00:00

Listen here to learn about the Geopark volunteer programme.  Check out the Geopark website www.whitestonegeopark.nz to sign up for our newsletter and learn more about our volunteer programm...

Waitaki Whitestone Geopark public talk Feb 18 from 2021-02-05T00:00

Our February 18 public talk is at the Oamaru library 6 - 7 pm.  Come along and hear Henry Gard present.

New section of the Alps 2 Ocean from 2021-02-05T00:00

Listen here to learn about the geology of the new section of the Alps 2 Ocean (Sailors cutting to Benmore Dam).

Where is the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark? from 2021-02-05T00:00

Listen to learn about where the Geopark is.

Geopark Office in a new location from 2021-02-05T00:00

Visit our new office to view our Geopark displays and learn more about the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.

Waitaki Girls High School field trip from 2020-12-24T00:00

Learn about what earth science topics we covered on a recent field trip with Waitaki Girls High School.  

Soil your undies Otago from 2020-12-04T00:00

Listen here to learn all about Soil your undies Otago community event that Sasha recently attended.  

Biodiversity in the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2020-12-04T00:00

Listen here to Gareth Boyt - the Waitaki District Council Biodiversity Advisor to learn about biodiversity!

The Victorian Fete - the Victorian uses of local stone from 2020-11-20T00:00

Listen to how the Victorians used local stone in construction and how the stone fits into the story of Zealandia.

Read about the Geopark in the New Zealand Herald from 2020-11-06T00:00

Recently a journalist from the New Zealand Herald spent some time in the Geopark.  Read all about her experiences at https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz/media 

The title of the art...

Waitaki and Oamaru Visitor Centre from 2020-10-30T00:00

The Geopark now has a space in the Waitaki and Oamaru Visitor Centre.  Visit Thurs through Monday 10am until 4pm to learn more about the Geopark. 

Recent Events from 2020-10-23T00:00

The team from the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark recently visited the Field Day in Palmerston and the Community Gardens Abundance of Spring event. 

Community Gardens event - Abundance of Spring from 2020-10-23T00:00

Listen to the outline of this event that happend Saturday 17 October. 

Geopark and the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail from 2020-10-05T00:00

Ride the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and explore the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark at the same time!

School visit from 2020-09-11T01:00

Our geoeducator visits a school to talk about the geology of Oamaru.

Public talks under Alert Level 2 from 2020-09-11T01:00

Listen here to find out about live streamed public talks.

Rattling Rocks from 2020-09-11T01:00

Listen here to discover how these rocks were formed.

Please note, the pop-up shop is now closed.

Ways to find out more about the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark from 2020-08-14T03:00

Check out www.whitestonegeopark.nz for more information and follow us on facebook.

Please do contact us if you would like us to visit your community group to give a presentation on the Ge...

July 2020 Public talk reflection from 2020-07-31T01:00

Our public talk in July was a huge success with Brian Miller talking about Zealandia as well as the Oamaru volcano.  After the talk a number of people walked from the Oamaru library (where ...

Waitaki River from 2020-07-24T01:00

The Waitaki River has been identified as a geosite.  Listen to this podcast to learn some amazing features of this very special braided river.

Sasha Says Moeraki - a day out from 2020-07-17T01:00

There is alot to do in and around Moeraki, including:

 Te Kaihinaki (Moeraki Boulders)

Katiki - where you can see kekeno (fur seals) and hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins),  an...

Public Talk for July 2020 from 2020-07-10T01:00

Come along to the Oamaru Library in Thames St on Thursday 16th July 2020 at 6 - 7pm to hear Brian Miller talk on the following topics:

"What is a Geopark and why is the Waitaki District s...

Elephant Rocks interpretation panel from 2020-07-03T01:00

The Geopark recently installed interpretation panels at Elephant Rocks near Duntroon.  

These explain how the Elephant Rocks were formed.

Sasha Says - Kaikoura Orogeny from 2020-06-26T01:00

Podcast summary:

An orogeny is a mountain building process.  

The Kaikoura Orogeny is the mountain building process that started 25 million years ago when movement along the P...

Sasha Says - Pacific Ring of Fire from 2020-06-19T01:00

Podcast summary:

The Pacific Ring of Fire is known as the area around the edges of the Pacific tectonic plate where there is concentrated earthquake and volcanic activity.  

T...

Sasha Says - Geological timescale from 2020-05-29T01:00

May 2020

Radio announcer: Time to talk Geopark once again. Joined by Geo educator Sasha Morriss. Sasha, still working from home at the moment.

Geoeducator:...