Roadside Attractions in Kaitaia
1 place worth pulling over for in Kaitaia, Northland, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
Planning the stop
It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.
Also worth a stop in Northland
The Giant Buzzy Bee
Whangarei, Northland
Standing proudly at McKay's Horse Park, this oversized tribute honors the iconic New Zealand wooden pull-along toy created by H.G. Vernor in the 1930s. It is a whimsical piece of nostalgic Kiwi pop culture that delights visitors of all ages.
The Hundertwasser Toilets
Kawakawa, Northland
Designed by the eccentric Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, these public restrooms are a vibrant masterpiece of quirky architecture and eco-friendly design. Featuring colorful mosaics, uneven floors, bottle walls, and a living tree growing right through the structure, it is perhaps the only working public toilet in the world that functions as a major international art destination.