Roadside Attractions in Kawakawa

1 place worth pulling over for in Kawakawa, Northland, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

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.

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 World's Rarest Plant Monument

Kaitaia, Northland

Located near Kaitaia in New Zealand's far north, this modest roadside monument commemorates the Ebena or Tree Daisy (Xeronema callistemon or more specifically related to local botanical rarities like Pennantia baylisiana), highlighting the fragile existence of some of the planet's rarest endemic flora. It offers curious travelers a quick pause to reflect on New Zealand's unique conservation history and botanical biodiversity.

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