This bakery sells traditional Māori sourdough.

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

The real place where the One Ring to rule them all was forged.

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

Celebrating the history of whiskey production during New Zealand's era of prohibition.

A hidden gem of a museum that lets you search for your own fossils.

One of the world's largest pianos is displayed in the workshop of the man who built it as a teenager.

New Zealand's oldest prison holds a dark history and the scars of a deadly earthquake.

This modern New Zealand attraction honors ancient forms of astronomy and scientific understanding.

Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.

Anyone wanting to know what a dwarven mine sounds like need only visit the tunnels of this New Zealand artillery compound.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

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

This quiet island in the middle of a bustling city is actually a volcano dotted with Māori ruins.

This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.

Running since 1864, this clock has yet to be wound, one of the longest-running science experiments known.

This deadly little sliver of beach has seen hundreds of whales beach themselves over the years.

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

A lakeside garden in the Southern Alps full of whimsical artwork and thousands of beautiful flowers.

Only 68 people per day are allowed to visit this New Zealand bird-watcher’s paradise.

A perfect turquoise lake colored with glacier dust.

This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.

Once the home of a hermetic monk, this cave now houses a small church.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.