A giant chain sculpture that plays on the Māori myth that Rakiura (Stewart Island) is an anchor stone chained to the South Island.

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.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

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

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

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

A steampunk airship "floats" above Hamilton Gardens delivering plants and compost.

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

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" character has a hidden camera that broadcasts people doing the "Time Warp."

This preserved village shows the modest lifestyles of the area's 19th-century Chinese gold miners.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

One of New Zealand’s few castles boasts beautiful gardens, grand architecture, and a history filled with family drama.

Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

The premier place to experience the Victorian imagining of the steam-powered future.

New Zealand's epic shrine to all things puzzling.

Watch the seas clash at the place where according to Maori tradition, the spirits depart for their journey to the afterlife.

Highly spherical boulders on the shores of New Zealand.

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

One of the world's steepest streets seems to have houses sliding down it.

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

This strange geological landscape erupts with sudden bursts of water.