Clay Cliff Lane, Omarama 9412, Canterbury Region, New Zealand 

The Clay Cliffs are a stark sight – tall pinnacles separated by narrow ravines.

These otherworldly formations are made up of layers of gravel and silt, originally formed by the flow from ancient glaciers over a million years ago. The cliffs are on private land. There’s a donation box at the gate, or you can pay the $5 vehicle admission fee at the Omarama i-SITE.

To get to the Clay Cliffs, turn onto Quailburn Rd off SH8 and then onto unsealed Henburn Rd. The Omarama hot tubs, back on the main highway, make for a great stop afterwards.

Epic New Zealand Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound

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