The Vanished World Society Inc. – Duntroon - North Otago- New Zealand
The community -inspired Vanished World Society was formed in the early 2000's to help raise public awareness about the geology of the Waitaki district . The Society is active in promoting the science , conservation and appropriate use of fossils , outcrops, and landforms, through a process of education , science -communication and “hands on experience”.
Currently Open 7 days a week.
Open Hours: 9:30am - 5pm
North Otago and the larger surrounding Waitaki district have been renowned for striking and informative features for more than 150 years . These features -including fossils,limestone, volcanic sequences and landforms – have been important in the conceptual origins and ongoing development of geological science at a national level .
Geologist from the University of Otago have developed a positive and ongoing relationship with landowners in the Waitaki district,as part of a research program on local fossils.
Fossil extraction
Our Society has gained significant technical support and specialist display materials from the University of Otago
Our Fossil Centre at Duntroon and the Vanished World Trail with its freely accessible set of locations has provided the Society with the tools to engage the Waitaki community and visitors with the geology of our Region