Putangirua Pinnacles

Local namePutangirua Pinnacles
LocationWellington, New Zealand

The Putangirua Pinnacles are a geological formation and one of New Zealand's best examples of badlands erosion. They consist of a large number of earth pillars or hoodoos located at the head of a valley in the Aorangi Ranges, on the North Island of New Zealand, in the Wellington region.

Some 7 to 9 million years ago when sea levels were much higher, the Aorangi ranges were an island. As this landmass was eroded over time, large alluvial fans formed on its southern shores. Within a few million years however, sea levels rose again and the island was submerged.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putangirua_Pinnacles

Address 5772, New Zealand

Coordinates -41°26'48.33" N 175°14'48.192" E

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