This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.

This aluminum “stairway to heaven” has impaled at least a couple of birds.

A mosaic armchair and ottoman built from china broken in the Christchurch earthquakes.

A tower made from shell rock designed to commemorate fallen soldiers in World War I.

The largest model carrot in the world.

Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.

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

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

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

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

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

Designed as a place for patients to take in the scenery, this tower has a dark history.

A massively oversized measuring tape sculpture sits inside a hidden yard.

A modern and feminist reinterpretation of the famous Wallace Fountains.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.

The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

A subterranean display of public art and architecture.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.