The unique design was created by the traditional way communal rice paddies were divided among the indigenous people.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.

Site of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years, one which may have nearly wiped out humanity altogether.

This semi-permanent cathedral was built of cardboard, wood, and steel after Christchurch's 2011 earthquake.

These neon green and blue lakes are in the shadow of two huge volcanoes.

The highest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world.

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

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

The largest model carrot in the world.

This charming stone church on the shore of Lake Tekapo is an icon in astrophotography.

This remote highway took over 50 years to build.

This faded sign to nowhere is a beloved icon in New Zealand.

A coin-operated washing machine turned jukebox, complete with an outdoor dance floor.

A New Zealand rubbish dump named after British comedian John Cleese.

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

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

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 mechanical clock performs "Romeo and Juliet" in a Shakespeare-themed New Zealand town.

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

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