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

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

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

This charming stone church on the shore of Lake Tekapo is an icon in astrophotography.

Towering earthen formations that rise straight out of the ground in New Zealand .

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

The largest model carrot in the world.

This remote highway took over 50 years to build.

The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.

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

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

High winds can make this one scary landing.

This incredible narrow-gauge mountain railway was created by a ceramic artist.

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

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

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

A New Zealand couple's shell-adorned home living room, now on display at the Canterbury Museum.

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

This preserved village shows the modest lifestyles of the area's 19th-century Chinese gold miners.

The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" character has a hidden camera that broadcasts people doing the "Time Warp."

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

This quirky collection is an interactive exhibit crammed with creative contraptions and tinkered-with toys.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

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