Roadside oddity

Kawakawa public toilets (Hundertwasser)

Kawakawa, Northland

A public toilet block designed by Hundertwasser, and a proper road trip photo stop.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
20 min

The artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser lived nearby and designed these toilets, with tiled mosaics, wavy lines and a grass roof. They are fully working public toilets on the main street, so you can tick off a stop and a comfort break at once. Grab a coffee in town afterwards.

Good to know

  • Free to use
  • Walk the street to see the railway running down the middle of the road
  • Busy mid-morning with tour coaches
Vehicles
Campervans fine

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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