Wellington, New Zealand
Plimmer's Ark Remains
The remnants of a 1849 sunken ship lie underneath a building.
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Wellington, New Zealand
The remnants of a 1849 sunken ship lie underneath a building.
Seacliff, New Zealand
The remains of a notorious mental institution that became known for its structural design failures and experiments carried out on patients.
Melbourne, Australia
This modern pedestrian bridge on the Yarra River was modeled after an Aboriginal fish trap.
Wellington, New Zealand
These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.
Wellington, New Zealand
Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.
Wellington, New Zealand
This kinetic sculpture focuses the sounds of the city when you stand inside.
Wellington, New Zealand
The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.
Wellington, New Zealand
A mysterious castle "in the clouds" has had many lives including a radar bunker, dog hotel, and conference center.
Ward, New Zealand
This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.
Glenduan, New Zealand
An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.
Bainham, New Zealand
New Zealand's most advertised nonexistent landmark
Duvauchelle, New Zealand
A peninsula on a peninsula that becomes an island at high tide.
Christchurch, New Zealand
This semi-permanent cathedral was built of cardboard, wood, and steel after Christchurch's 2011 earthquake.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Get your meal delivered via pneumatic at this former post office.
Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand
A giant chain sculpture that plays on the Māori myth that Rakiura (Stewart Island) is an anchor stone chained to the South Island.
Progress Valley, New Zealand
The Catlins region has a bounty of breathtaking waterfalls, the best is arguably Koropuku Falls—a majestic waterfall with an enchanting bush walk.
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
This charming stone church on the shore of Lake Tekapo is an icon in astrophotography.
Quailburn, New Zealand
Towering earthen formations that rise straight out of the ground in New Zealand .
Beveridge, Australia
From this modest childhood home, Ned Kelly went on to become Australia’s most infamous bushranger.
Keilor North, Australia
Cooled, fractured lava formed this geometric rock feature.
Orbost, Australia
When it was built in 1916, this bridge was critical infrastructure for local farmers. Today, it's being restored for walking and biking.
Maryborough, Australia
A museum dedicated to the legacy of writer P.L. Travers and her most beloved character, Mary Poppins.
Ringwood East, Australia
A monument commemorating the antimony mine that once operated in this Melbourne suburb.
Metung, Australia
This work of art pays tribute to an iron-hulled paddled steamer that traveled the world.