Ralph Hotere Sculpture Garden, Port Chalmers, New Zealand 1
Ralph Hotere is one of New Zealand’s most famous contemporary artists—a painter and sculptor who mixes minimalism with political commentary and monochromatic palettes with shining metals. The Hotere Garden Oputae is located on Constitution Street in Port Chalmers, right near the flagstaff. There is a top notch view of the
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Black Phoenix II (1991) was created from the hull of a burnt-out fishing vessel, the Poitrel. Built by Miller and Tonnage, this maritime Phoenix went up in flames at the boat-building firm in 1984.
Maniototo, New Zealand
Lord of the Rings fans might better recognize the Maniototo as Rohan, the land of the Rohirrim. The Otago Central Rail Trail bisects much of this dry, dramatic region, with various pit stops at pubs and historic hotels along the way.
