Giant wood sculpture in Kew first constructed in 1979.

Homage to the local produce now serves as a car dealer.

The sculpture shows a water rat turning the world upside-down, landing an elephant on its head.

Started nearly 100 years ago, this science experiment just keeps on going, ever so slowly.

An exhibit of endangered species confiscated from smugglers and passengers.

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

The ruins of New Zealand's largest classical-style church.

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

It took millions of years for these rocks to resemble their mammalian counterparts.

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

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

Three rooms of bones, curios, and one artist's collection of natural artifacts create this intriguing museum.

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

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.

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

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

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

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

Some of the clearest water anywhere in the world.

One man's dream has turned into this naturally growing chapel made of almost nothing but trees.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

The real life Hobbiton, this sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for The Hobbit film series.

Once home to over 8,000 exiled Hawaiians suffering from Hansen's Disease.

Local myth claims this is a Sears catalogue home with its windows installed upside-down.