Traveling during the Dragon Boat Festival to New Zealand's Moeraki Boulders!

The serene and tranquil South Island of New Zealand has a unique spot on the east coast called Moeraki. When the tide recedes, over 50 massive spherical stones emerge from the sea. Calling them stones might not do them justice—it's more fitting to describe them as giant stone eggs. Their perfectly round shape and fascinating internal structure leave every visitor in awe. Studies show that these stones were formed around 4 million years ago. Over millions of years of weathering, some have naturally cracked open, revealing either hollow interiors or intricate fossilized network structures. According to Maori legends, these stones are the remnants of fruits and gourds that rolled ashore when the Araiteuru canoe sank over a thousand years ago. However, scientific research suggests that these boulders were formed from seabed sediment rich in crystallizing calcium and carbonate particles, slowly taking shape over 4 million years. If you're planning a trip to New Zealand's South Island during the Dragon Boat Festival, don't miss out on these incredible boulders!