A giant chain sculpture that plays on the Māori myth that Rakiura (Stewart Island) is an anchor stone chained to the South Island.

One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

A heritage park that explores the history and ecology of Whangārei.

An unsigned roadside spring that is pure fun.

The Catlins region has a bounty of breathtaking waterfalls, the best is arguably Koropuku Falls—a majestic waterfall with an enchanting bush walk.

Leave a trinket at this artistic collection of mailboxes.

It took millions of years for these rocks to resemble their mammalian counterparts.

A drowned river valley that was important to the Maori and European settlers.

New Zealand's only inland salt lake goes through a constant cycle of filling, evaporating, and refilling.

An immersive Māori village where you can learn history and heritage through dance, ceremony, song, architecture, and food.

This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.

The real place where the One Ring to rule them all was forged.

Celebrating the history of whiskey production during New Zealand's era of prohibition.

This bakery sells traditional Māori sourdough.

New Zealand's oldest prison holds a dark history and the scars of a deadly earthquake.

A hidden gem of a museum that lets you search for your own fossils.

This modern New Zealand attraction honors ancient forms of astronomy and scientific understanding.

The oceanic dumping ground where spaceships go to die.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.

One of the largest collections of traditional Māori artifacts in New Zealand.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.