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

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

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

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

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

Nature's slip and slide.

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

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

A bronze kitty adorns the grave of the polar explorer who brought the original feline to the Antarctic.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

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

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

A lakeside garden in the Southern Alps full of whimsical artwork and thousands of beautiful flowers.

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

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

One of the world's largest Tesla coils.

A Maori village obliterated by an 1886 volcanic eruption.

Some of the clearest water anywhere in the world.

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.

Known for the tunnel that leads visitors to the water.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.

A small island with shimmering pink sands, home to loggerhead turtles and rare plants.