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

The wooden sculptures are studded throughout a small New Zealand town.

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

The watery grave of an impractical idea.

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

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

Deadly scalding and one of the largest hot springs in the world.

This faded sign to nowhere is a beloved icon in New Zealand.

After the devastating 2011 earthquake, historic Christchurch begins to recover, starting with the pop-up Re:START mall.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

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

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

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

An unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

One of New Zealand’s few castles boasts beautiful gardens, grand architecture, and a history filled with family drama.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.

The once and future home of New Zealand's famed Pink and White Terraces.

The premier place to experience the Victorian imagining of the steam-powered future.

Highly spherical boulders on the shores of New Zealand.

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

One of the world's steepest streets seems to have houses sliding down it.

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