Places nara2c Wants to Go

Known as the "Finger of God," a dramatic rock formation resembles a divine hand extending towards the heavens.

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

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

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

One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.

This 46-foot-tall carving of a legendary Māori navigator can only be visited by boat.

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

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

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

Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.

A neon-illuminated statue of James Cook at the edge of a historical Auckland wharf makes for an unexpected discovery.

Walk through abandoned anti-Russian military tunnels on this volcano at the head of Auckland Harbor.