Vanished World Duntroon

The Vanished World Centre is a unique visitor attraction in Duntroon, North Otago, focused on the region’s ancient natural history. Located in the Waitaki Valley, the centre explores the area’s geological past through fossil displays, educational exhibits, and local discovery.

Duntroon is well known for its limestone landscapes and fossil record, and the Vanished World Centre offers an accessible way for visitors of all ages to learn about the prehistoric life and environments that once existed here.

This is an ideal stop for families, curious travellers, and anyone interested in fossils, science, and North Otago’s natural heritage.