Three Sisters Elephant Rock New Zealand

Another spectacular formation called elephant rock once stood alongside the sisters before losing its trunk to erosion in 2016.

Three sisters elephant rock new zealand. This marvel right in our backyard. Interestingly there were four sisters at the turn of the century but the sea is claiming them one at a time. We learned early on that you should always stop for green department of conservation signs or brown arrow signs while driving around new zealand. Next the elephant rock.

Head further down the beach past the three sisters to reach the elephant rock. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of english in new zealand. On the north taranaki coast near tongaporutu you can see two formerly three 25 metre rock formations known as the three sisters. On the north taranaki coast near tongaporutu you can see two formerly three 25 metre rock formations known as the three sisters.

I had read about the rock foundations just before setting out. The three sisters and elephant rock. Interestingly there were four sisters at the turn of the century but the sea is claiming them one at a time. The three sisters and the many other rock formations caves etc are a great sight and really add to the stunning coastal views of taranaki the mountain.

Another spectacular formation called elephant rock once stood alongside the sisters before losing its trunk to erosion in 2016. Beware the section between the three sisters and the elephant rock is the first to be swallowed up by the tide coming in so you can only get close to the elephant rock at the beginning of low tide. New zealand s famous elephant rock has reportedly lost its trunk after a series of earthquakes rocked the country over the past few weeks including a 5 5 severe quake which struck on sunday. Next to the sisters is another.

Elephant rock the three sisters epic see 52 traveller reviews 74 candid photos and great deals for tongaporutu new zealand at tripadvisor. For spectacular views of the three 25 metre towering rock formations on the beach known as the three sisters turn down pilot road on the seaward side of state highway 3 north of the tongaporutu bridge 15 minutes drive from mokau 90 minute drive from waitomo turn off. Really easy access at low tide. Paekakariki new zealand 263 contributions 89 helpful votes.

The stop was very worthwhile and the rocks around the headland were breathtaking. On the north taranaki coast you ll discover two formerly three 25 metre rock formations known as the three sisters.