Te Puka, the anchor stone, is a public sculpture at 39 Ward Parade, Bluff 9814, rated 4.6 from 5 Google reviews. It has a giant chain sculpture based on a Māori myth, in which Rakiura (Stewart Island) is an anchor stone chained to the South Island. Reviewers mention its size and how well it works for photographs.
A public sculpture is judged on its scale, its setting and how easily it can be seen from the path. Large outdoor works can look quite different in changing light, so early mornings and late afternoons often suit photographs. Read any panel or signage nearby, since many public artworks carry the story behind them. Visitors often combine a look at the artwork with a wider walk around the area.
For a photograph of a striking myth-based sculpture in Bluff, this stop is worth a look.