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

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

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

A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.

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

A solitary tree has grown up all alone on Lake Wānaka, backdropped by the beautiful Southern Alps.

This electric green sulphur lake in New Zealand looks like a cartoonish radioactive dump site.

The Dalai Lama named this New Zealand landscape the "Spiritual Center of the Universe."

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.

The world's largest mineral hot springs is home to a herd of bison, a free public bath house, beautiful mineral formations, and a terrifying swinging bridge.

Every Saturday morning, this microbakery fills up with freshly baked pastries and sourdough breads.

Restoring faith in humanity one pie at a time by selling stellar baked goods on an honor system.

This roadside stand claims to be the world's smallest bookstore.

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.

This former Masonic hall has been turned into an art project that uses even more metaphysical iconography.

Three million year old fossils are exposed for all to see on this Icelandic shore.

This collection of unique liquids allows visitors to wander the waters of Iceland's glaciers.

One of the most remarkable caves in all of Iceland was created by a once raging river of lava.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.