A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

These boots are made for selfies.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

The summer home of the largest colony of bats in the world.

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

Home to the unidentified remains of the 1979 Mt. Erebus Disaster.

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

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

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Native Australian lizards inhabit this garden celebrating Sydney and its sister city in China.

This work of art was designed to represent the Tarpeian Way Quarry that once dominated the area.

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

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 800-year-old Rimu tree may be the oldest of its kind in the world.

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?

The Catlins region has a bounty of breathtaking waterfalls, the best is arguably Koropuku Falls—a majestic waterfall with an enchanting bush walk.

The largest model carrot in the world.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

Large World War II gun emplacements and tunnel systems remain hidden near a remote end of Waiheke Island.

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

A network of fortifications that never saw conflict.

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

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.