New Zealand is a unique country with many different landscapes. There are so many beautiful locations to see that are photograph worthy. However, there are also a vast amount of individual sites that you will not find anywhere else. Below we will discuss some of the oddest places around New Zealand, as featured in an article on The Culture Trip.
- Moeraki Boulders
Located along a stretch of Koekohe Beach, these boulders have been a mystery to locals and tourists for years. You can find them between the towns of Hampden and Moeraki, in the South Island's Otago region. These boulders are fascinating due to their compelling spherical shape but also due to their massive size. The diameters of the boulders range between 1.5 and 2.2 meters. No one truly knows where these rocks come from. Still, according to Maori legend, they are the remains of eel baskets, sweet potatoes called kumara and calabashes that have previously washed up along the shore from a big ancestral canoe.
2. Wai-O-Tapu
This location is New Zealand's most notable geothermal location. It has a fantastic colour scheme and is perfect for those who love nature-filled photography. Located very close to the town of Rotorua, these springs are famous for their unique hues that have been curated by volcanic activity throughout thousands of years. The most popular attraction to visit at this location is the Champagne Pools. However, you should also make a stop at the spouting Lady Knox Geyser and the bubbling mud pools.
3. Stonehenge Aotearoa, Wairarapa
This is a highly unique location that does not get as much worldwide recognition as it should. Of course, everyone has heard of Stonehenge in England. However, people deserve to know that New Zealand has their unique version. Located in the Wairarapa region, this impressive stone structure was devised by the Phoenix Astronomy Society. It is a full-scale adaptation that is worth seeing. The hope was that this structure would help the natives of New Zealand take advantage of the various knowledge passed down to them by their ancestors.
