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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!
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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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donno85 from Australia wrote on 05 March 2026
Great
Highly recommend Great way to spend an hour or two Very quirky and interesting
kapititraveller from New Zealand wrote on 03 March 2026
Fascinating visit
Very enjoyable visit to see just how innovative some people are with the crazy designs they come up with, out of old materials.
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.
Theresa Norris from New Zealand wrote on 20 February 2026
Awesome
It was great! Really different!
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trishs5 from New Zealand wrote on 05 March 2026
Awesome!
Lots of fun here! Loved the Portal Room! Handy to wander around the Precinct after.