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A small exhibition displays the pictorial history of the lime and phosphate working in the area, as well as displays of 24-34-million-year-old whale and dolphin fossils found in the nearby lime quarries. The area also has a lookout over Lake Waihola. It is just a short less than 10 minute vehicle drive off the main state highway just 9km outside of Milton. 30 million year old whale and dolphin fossils can be found next to the lookout. The hippopotamus are whales closest living descendents and they're much more closely related than you might guess. Based on their fossil record, scientists have determined that whales are related to land dwelling mammals that lived on Earth between 52 – 47 million years. A group of four-footed mammals that flourished worldwide for 40 million years and then died out in the ice ages is the missing link between the whale and its not-so-obvious nearest relative, the hippopotamus.
I am not interested to the historical things like fossil but its is a beautiful spot that you need to see. You will need to drive through gravel roads.
Interesting information of the area and to see the fossils. Unfortunately the information boards and displays are poorly maintained. The lookout however is great on a good day overlooking the Waihola area.
If you're interested in fossils and whales, it's an interesting place to make a stop. Nothing exciting, but some fossils of a whale skull and ribcage and some other small ones. In good condition, and worth a look. Has some interesting information about the limestone and phosphate quarrying in the area.
