Gumboot Statue is a roadside attraction at 40 State Highway 1 in Taihape, in the central North Island, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 153 reviews. It sits beside the highway, so it works well as a stop on a longer drive.
Roadside landmarks like this are best enjoyed as a short break, with a few minutes for photos and a stretch of the legs. Visitors often plan the stop around fuel or a meal, since towns along State Highway 1 can have few services after dark. Parking is usually easier early in the day, when the roadside is quieter. Taihape is known for its gumboot theme, so it is worth looking around the town for other spots with the same idea.
For a quick photo stop on the way through Taihape, it is a well-liked landmark on State Highway 1.