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Mounds of fine golden sand that can rise nearly 500 feet tall.

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

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

Modern art meets modern convenience in possibly the world's most architecturally important public bathroom.

A heritage park that explores the history and ecology of Whangārei.

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.

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

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. 

In an Auckland neighborhood, looming chopsticks lift noodles from the sidewalk.

A network of fortifications that never saw conflict.

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

Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.

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.

Taihape's claim to fame is a fictional Kiwi farmer wearing gumboots.

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

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

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

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

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

High winds can make this one scary landing.

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