Trotters Gorge

#218 among destinations in New Zealand

Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon

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Trotters Gorge is a locality in the Otago region, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 12 kilometres to the north of Palmerston, inland from State Highway 1. The gorge and the creek which runs through it were named for the family of early settler W. S. Trotter. ()

Coordinates: 45°24'15"S, 170°46'55"E

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CanterburyNew Zealand

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Trotters Gorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moeraki Boulders, Katiki Point Lighthouse, Moeraki, Hampden.

4.6 miNE
Natural attraction, Rock, Geologic formation
Moeraki Boulders
118 min walk • The Moeraki Boulders are a captivating natural phenomenon located on Koekohe Beach on the Otago coast of New Zealand. These spherical stones have intrigued both tourists and scientists alike, with their nearly perfect shapes and immense size, some measuring up to two...
4.2 miE
Lighthouse, View point
Katiki Point Lighthouse
106 min walk • The Katiki Point Lighthouse, also known as Moeraki Lighthouse, shone for the first time in 1878, following several accidents on the dangerous reefs around the area, to make the area safer for ships that sailed past on their way to Port Chalmers, Dunedin.
4.6 miNE
Locality
Moeraki
119 min walk • Moeraki is a small fishing village on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It was once the location of a whaling station.
5.8 miN
Locality
Hampden
148 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Hampden is Moeraki Boulders, a collection of large, spherical boulders scattered along the Koekohe Beach. These mysterious formations have become an iconic symbol of the area and are a popular spot for photographers and nature...
6.4 miSW
Town
Palmerston
164 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the Palmerston Railway Station, a beautifully restored heritage building that dates back to the late 19th century. Visitors can take a step back in time as they explore the station's museum, which showcases the town's rich railway...