Journey through time by touring Wellington's oldest original cottage.

The remnants of a 1849 sunken ship lie underneath a building.

A neon-illuminated statue of James Cook at the edge of a historical Auckland wharf makes for an unexpected discovery.

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

A peninsula on a peninsula that becomes an island at high tide.

This ledge in Victoria Park served as a hiding spot for Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.

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

This 46-foot-tall carving of a legendary Māori navigator can only be visited by boat.

One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.

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

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

Leave a trinket at this artistic collection of mailboxes.

A coin-operated washing machine turned jukebox, complete with an outdoor dance floor.

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

A drowned river valley that was important to the Maori and European settlers.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

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

This bridge was designed to connect a road that never came to fruition.

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

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

This bakery sells traditional Māori sourdough.

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

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

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