A surprise geological find on a farm in Northland is drawing tourists from around the world.
The stunning rock formation at Horeke - the Wairere boulders - lay hidden for more than 100 years until a Swiss couple stumbled across it, thanks to their goat.
Felix and Rita Schaad bought the overgrown land on arriving in New Zealand 23 years ago, not knowing it had a hidden secret.
It was four years after they had moved into their remote valley farm when the couple stumbled over the ancient treasure trove, while out catching wild goats with their dog.
Approaching the goat, Rita says they found rocks piled on each other looking like a river of stones.
After discovering their humble home was hiding a geological piece of paradise, it was always their intention to show it off to the world. But their dream was only realised six years ago when the determined couple began building pathways by hand through their jungle oasis.
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