A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.

Journey through time by touring Wellington's oldest original cottage.

The remnants of a 1849 sunken ship lie underneath a building.

A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

This 800-year-old Rimu tree may be the oldest of its kind in the world.

This kinetic sculpture focuses the sounds of the city when you stand inside.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

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

The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

This electric green sulphur lake in New Zealand looks like a cartoonish radioactive dump site.

A solitary tree has grown up all alone on Lake Wānaka, backdropped by the beautiful Southern Alps.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

A toy store with a century-long history preserves the craftsmanship of playthings of the past.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.