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Steampunk HQ - It is crazy, quirky and unique; unlike any other visitor attraction in this universe!
Steampunk HQ - It is crazy, quirky and unique; unlike any other visitor attraction in this universe!
Highlights
- New Zealand's premier Steampunk experience
- An interactive museum full of discovery
- A fascinating collection of retro-futuristic sci-fi art, movies, sculpture and sound
- Fun and interesting for the whole family!
Steampunk HQ NZ’s premier Steampunk experience is a museum and workshop situated in the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru. It is crazy, quirky and unique; unlike any other visitor attraction in this universe!
Outside of the imposing free-standing Oamaru stone building, "steampunk" engine SP001 greets visitors by belching flames, smoke and eyrie sounds; whilst inside, a museum of two large darkened rooms and a basement presents a theme of a dark post-apocalyptic vision of a future "as it might have been".
Contraptions and bizarre machinery featuring heavy use of copper, gears, pipes, gas cylinders, as well as an ensemble of skeletal sculptures are lit by flickering lights and accompanied by film, projection and sounds. A back door leads to a large yard with projects and machines in various stages of being "steampunked" including a train carriage, “aethertractor” and giant motorbike. The building's exterior walls are decorated with creations such as giant flies and a fisherman made from metal and industrial parts.
The Infinity Portal is the latest creation; a gateway to other dimensions, both real and imagined. All the walls are completely reflective and a grid of hundreds of multi coloured LED lights are suspended from the ceiling, playing light sequences that move and ripple through the space.
This is one of the most interesting and unusual attractions in NZ - no question about it!
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$3.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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Theresa Norris from New Zealand wrote on 20 February 2026
Awesome
It was great! Really different!
Dawn Marcinek from Canada wrote on 19 February 2026
Very interesting and fun for everyone
I like steampunk anyway so we Had so much fun here (senior couple) the exhibits were great to look at and the interaction with the pieces was great. I paid the 5$ to dress in a costume and then took pictures at the posing spot near the entry. It would be a fun outing tor the whole family get a family pic?. The lady at the counter was very nice.
Yannick LEHE from New Zealand wrote on 13 February 2026
Steampunk spirit
Steampunk vibes at its best!
Aljay Ngawati from New Zealand wrote on 10 February 2026
Worth a look
Arty farty very creative
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HL Dunn from United Kingdom wrote on 20 February 2026
Enjoyable Experience
Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Steampunk HQ. Broaden my mind and an educational journey. Thank you.