Photo / Georgie OrmondAlthough ventifacts are discovered in a lot of places where wind and certain rocks collide, the Waitotara ventifacts hold a little mystery. "This particular rock type, as far as we know, is not known anywhere else in the North Island so the obvious question is ... how did they get to the North Island?" Their discovery in the North Island helps to explain a few things. Neall is glad the ventifacts are protected, and says there is plenty more to learn from the study of these ventifacts. The ventifacts can also be found amongst the dunes north of Waiinu Beach which lies between Whanganui and Taranaki.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 05, 2020 19:30 UTC