By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department compiled and reported
Speaking of New Zealand, aside from knowing that its stunning natural landscapes served as filming locations for The Lord of the Rings movies, there are actually many surprisingly beautiful hidden gems. In the North Island of New Zealand, there is a vibrant "tree chapel", which, as its name suggests, is entirely made up of trees, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden, dreamily resembling a secret base where fairies might roam, as if straight out of a movie.
The entire structure is built entirely from natural trees. (Image source / treechurch)
The lush green environment is like a paradise on earth. (Image source / treechurch)
The "Tree Chapel Tree Church" located in Cambridge, North Island of New Zealand, was built by Barry Cox. Spanning 3 hectares, it features a tree chapel that can accommodate a hundred people, surrounded by gardens and maze pathways filled with various flowers, plants, and trees — an existence that feels like a paradise on earth. This "grown" chapel structure was born from an idea Barry Cox had while traveling around the world. He hoped to create a one-of-a-kind, dreamlike building, so he began researching suitable tree species and constructing an iron frame shaped like a chapel, allowing plants to grow naturally over it. Once the plants were strong enough, the frame was then removed.
The surroundings are filled with green gardens. (Image source / treechurch)
Waiting four years for the trees to grow into the shape of a chapel. (Image source / treechurch)
Enjoy a slow and comfortable time in the adjacent pavilion. (Image source / treechurch)
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