Moa Statue

Moa Statue

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Linda D
Concord, NH209 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
It seems to be an endearing trait of New Zealanders to honor their wildlife with these oddball statues. It shows up elsewhere in dog statues, sheep statues, etc. And here in Qtwon you can get your shot in front of the Great Extinct Moa, who must have been an amazing dinsoaur-relic. Statues is right on the green at the waterfront.
Written 20 March 2020
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,404 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
The giant bird, the NZ extinct bird, Moa, is replicated in a statue at Lake Wakatipu waterfront. Visitors along the waterfront can easily find this statue, and get the idea how this giant bird looks like. Do the stop here as well as the other historical information nearby, William G Rees statue, the founder of Queenstown, when wandering along the pretty Lake Wakatipu waterfront.
Written 8 January 2020
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Apolonia70
adelaide2,316 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Now extinct the Moa stands proud but alone in the hustle and bustle of life near the wharf. Enjoy the location on a Saturday when the local market traders have their crafts on display for sale. Say hello to this ancient creature as you take in the views of the lake and all the food places and gift shop.
Written 28 August 2022
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cpcog
Sydney, Australia1,337 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
I must say it isn't that special to see the statue. Anyway, I understand moa is unique and meaningful for New Zealanders. if you are in queenstown, it is alright to go to see the statue while it is in the center. However, don't just drive far away for this statue.
Written 6 January 2022
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Jill H
Melbourne, Australia401 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Lovely to have a life size sculpture of the extinct Moa - the Kiwi was impressive too! Fun and in a good location.
Written 21 October 2022
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Martyn P
London, UK194 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Why would you want to go out of your way to see this? A terrible statue with no artistic merit which we only saw because we happened to pass by. Don't waste your time.
Written 13 March 2020
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Ziv O
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Couples
Must see attraction in Queenstown.
Me and my wife went to see the bird and had a blast viewing it!!!
Written 30 October 2019
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Johnson C
Smyrna, GA37 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Family
My son saw this statue from along the quay and came running across to it. It's a statue of a moa. That is the alpha and the omega to describing it. I'm American so there would be no opportunity to pose with a moa statue for me as a child. Hence the hole in my heart that my son will not have to deal with. The only thing keeping this stone moa from an "excellent" rating is the lack of a small stone nest with moa eggs in it getting raided by a small Maori foraging party.
Written 29 December 2018
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CharlotteJacket
Charlotte, NC43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Solo
I saw this walking down the sidewalk yesterday. It’s a statue, but it has an informational card next to it to explain it. Totally worth your 30 seconds if you are in the area.
Written 15 November 2018
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Grace C
Gloucester, UK40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Couples
Cool, and big. Its a Moa Statue, theres not really much else to write about it, just a big, moa, statue.
Written 2 September 2018
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