17 January 2020
Snaps from our afternoon at Evans Crossing, Pareora River. While the kids hunted for cockabilies, us big kids hunted for fossils! We spied so many that are 43--50 million years old, just lazing under our summer sun. Finding this biggie on the side was an awesome WuHoo moment. These fossils are remnants of marine organisms from the Tertiary period, preserved in the sedimentary layers of the region. If you're planning a visit, it's advisable to bring appropriate tools like a chisel or screwdriver, containers for collected specimens, and protective eyewear. Always ensure to follow local guidelines and respect the natural environment while exploring. You can walk up to the dam from here, and there's a great swimming hole on the other side of the Ford. If you’re keen to ID your finds or want to see more, the South Canterbury Museum in town has a great fossil collection and heaps of info. And it's always a good idea to check its okay to swim with the LAWA website.