Tour Overview
Aotearoa New Zealand was once home to the now extinct moa - one of the biggest birds to have ever lived!
The Waitaki Moa Trail links moa and moa-related sculptures throughout the district. Follow the trail to discover more about these magnificent birds.
This self-guided trail has been developed by Forrester Gallery, Te Whare Taoka o Waitaki, Waitaki Museum & Archive, and the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark.
There is a patai | question for each moa.
Journey across the district in search of our iconic moa sculptures! Crafted by local artists and community members, many are made from recycled and salvaged materials, highlighting both creative ingenuity and the environmental benefits of reusing what might otherwise end up in landfill.
Along the way, you may discover that the ingredients for your next creative project are already waiting in your recycling bin, shed or garage!
Please note that for some stops there may be a cost to view. Some sculptures are on private property – you may view from the footpath but please do not enter the property unless you ask permission from the owner.
Safety First! Please take extra care when you are viewing moa by roads and waterways. Always supervise tamariki / children.
Stops
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Stop 1: Moa mural - Thames Street bridge
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Stop 2: Moa sculptures – Steampunk Headquarters - Ōamaru
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Stop 3: Moa sculpture – Railway Station - Ōamaru
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Stop 4: Moa sculpture - Cape Wanbrow
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Stop 5: Moa sculpture – South Hill Ōamaru
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Stop 6: Moa Mural - Chorus Cabinet Ōamaru
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Stop 7: Moa sculpture – Old Bones Lodge - Ōamaru
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Stop 8: Moa and Haast’s eagle sculptures - Duntroon
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Stop 9: Moa sculpture - Palmerston
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Stop 10: Haast’s eagle sculpture – Macraes
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