![]() ![]() These days, Taihape still wears it’s title with pride, hosting an annual Gumboot Day, including a gumboot throwing competition. Taihape quickly became known as the ‘Gumboot Capital of the World’ and the colourful, corrugated iron gummie was created. Why? ‘70s comedian and satirist John Clarke, who played gumboot-wearing Fred Dagg, chose Taihape as Fred’s hometown. ‘If it weren’t for your gumboots, where would ya be?’ Really, though, this iconic song lyric was taken so literally by the small Kiwi town of Taihape that they erected a giant gumboot statue in its honour. ![]() ![]() Since then, there’s been several attempts to take it down (booo!) but it’s now an iconic landmark and helps raise much-needed moolah for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, with a whopping $30,786 donated this year so far! Giant Gumboot The origins of this quirky and controversial tourist attraction remains unknown but locals noticed the brasieres pop up between 19 (rumour has it the a couple of tipsy lasses celebrating New Year’s at Cardrona Hotel hooked their bras up to the fence for safe-keeping). One look at this epic fence will have you thinking ‘only in New Zealand.’ Set amongst the stunning Cardrona Valley is ‘Bradrona’, a colourful fence lined with thousands of bras. From giant gumboots and doughnuts to Insta-worthy toilets and bra-lined fences, here are 15 of the most weird and wonderful tourist attractions in New Zealand. It should come as no surprise that New Zealand specialises in wacky tourist attractions. We’re talking New Zealand’s weird and wonderful tourist attractions. They’re left speechless by its natural beauty, delish brunch fare and perfect flat whites, but there are a couple of things that might leave a more lasting impression than a slice of avo toast. Every year, thousands of foreigners battle long-haul flights and inevitable jetlag to get up close and personal with what this glorious nation has to offer. As far as countries go, New Zealand has got it going on. ![]()
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