Picture yourself standing in a beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains rising up in the distance. The air is crisp and cold, and light snow is falling from the sky, covering the landscape with a soft, white blanket.

In the foreground, a frozen stream with layers of ice has built up over time, creating delicate, lace-like formations that glitter in the sunlight.

Take a tour of these artworks in detail.

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The building was officially opened on October 7, 1907 and remains largely in its original condition, having been restored in 2009. The refurbishment won the Public Architecture category of the 2010 Southern Architecture Awards and the 2011 NZIA Heritage award for Heritage Conservation. More information here.