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

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. 

High winds can make this one scary landing.

A New Zealand rubbish dump named after British comedian John Cleese.

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

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

Hundreds of toothbrushes hang from a wire fence along a quiet New Zealand road.

A steampunk airship "floats" above Hamilton Gardens delivering plants and compost.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This museum/fur store is devoted to educating guests on how awful opossums can be.

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

One of the largest collections of traditional Māori artifacts in New Zealand.

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

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

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

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