Dimboola Imaginarium

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

We will be open on the King’s Birthday public holiday Monday during the long weekend. The fireplace will be lit, so you're welcome to drop by and say hello. 10:00 am till 4:00 pm

31/05/2026

The sunrise reflecting off the long cloud formations along the east coast from Oamaru to Christchurch creates an otherworldly scene. It appears as if the clouds are ablaze.

30/05/2026

Farewell, Oamaru. The steampunk festival was truly memorable. Last night, we dined at the historic wool store amidst pomp, ceremony, and aircraft racing.

30/05/2026

Today is market day and the street parade in Oamaru's historic area.

29/05/2026

Day 2 of the Steampunk NZ Festival includes the Gate Opening Ceremony on Harbour Street, a key highlight. The costumes against the backdrop of the 19th-century architecture make Oamaru an ideal setting for the steampunk event.

29/05/2026

The Steampunk HQ in Oamaru is a one-of-a-kind interactive museum and art gallery housed in an 1883 stone building, showcasing retro-futuristic sci-fi artwork, large recycled-metal sculptures, and a steam-powered locomotive that shoots flames.

28/05/2026

https://steampunk-explorer.com/news/steampunk-nz-festival-returns-steampunk-capital-world

“Frontiers of Steam” will be the theme as the Steampunk NZ festival returns May 28-June 1 to Oamaru, New Zealand. Attendees can look forward to a wide range of activities at multiple locations in the town’s storied Heritage Precinct.