Roadside Attractions in Southland

1 stop across 1 town in Southland — the oversized, the handmade and the barely-signposted.

Worth the detour in Southland

Giant Paua Shell

Riverton, Southland

Standing proudly in the coastal town of Riverton, this larger-than-life sculpture celebrates the iconic New Zealand abalone, locally known as paua. It serves as a tribute to the region's rich maritime and diving heritage, offering a brilliant photo opportunity with its shimmering, iridescent-painted surface that mimics the famous colorful interior of a real paua shell.

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