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Giant Gumboot
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Taihape Recreation Reserve
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Bettina
February 27, 2026
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In the heart of Taihape, a small town of 1,640 inhabitants in New Zealand, stands a gigantic iron boot. This colorful, walk-in rubber boot may seem randomly placed at first glance, but it is actually a reference to a fictional character who accounts for Taihape's unique fame.
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Elevation 460 m