A creek tumbles over a series of step-like rocks to create this scenic water feature.

This town is home to the world’s largest arch constructed entirely of elk antlers.

A miraculous natural phenomenon known as "the spring that breathes."

One of the largest collections of wildlife art in the United States, built into the side of a cliff in rural Wyoming.

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.

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

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

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.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

Large World War II gun emplacements and tunnel systems remain hidden near a remote end of Waiheke Island.

One of Auckland's oldest cemeteries was partially demolished during the construction of a major highway in the 1960s. 

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

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

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

An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.

This unusual rock formation looks like an apple that has been neatly sliced in half.

This deadly little sliver of beach has seen hundreds of whales beach themselves over the years.

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

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

Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.

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