Places 85wombats Wants to Go

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

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

An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.

Taihape's claim to fame is a fictional Kiwi farmer wearing gumboots.

The "punniest place on Earth” has nearly as many bull-themed puns as it does people.

This incredible narrow-gauge mountain railway was created by a ceramic artist.

What began as a makeshift lost and found, now exists as a unique art installation.

This bridge was designed to connect a road that never came to fruition.

A journey through a collection of classic cars and fashionable artwork.

Mounds of fine golden sand that can rise nearly 500 feet tall.

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

One of the world's largest pianos is displayed in the workshop of the man who built it as a teenager.

Water-powered gadgets whirr to life in this quirky eco park.

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

An artistic garden environment of tile mosaic sculptures.

A New Zealand couple's shell-adorned home living room, now on display at the Canterbury Museum.

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

These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.

This bakery sells traditional Māori sourdough.

Running since 1864, this clock has yet to be wound, one of the longest-running science experiments known.

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

New Zealand's west coast is one of the best places in the world to view these large seabirds.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

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