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Stone wall, Dunedin

Stone wall, Dunedin

Due to the ready availability of volcanic rock, stone walls are common in the area around the extinct Dunedin volcano. This wall is on a ridge between Pūrākaunui and Port Chalmers; the hill in the background is Mopanui.

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How to cite this page:

Simon Nathan and Bruce Hayward, 'Building stone - Igneous rocks', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/8084/stone-wall-dunedin (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Simon Nathan and Bruce Hayward, published 12 Jun 2006