Prepare to be stopped in your tracks by the sheer scale and magic of Taniwha Time Machine, a huge, wildly vibrant, interactive installation by Aotearoa New Zealand artists, the Dream Girls Art Collective.
Stretching over 30 metres of awe-inspiring delight, the two taniwha are conjoined by their tails, representing the Māori legend of Ngake and Whātaitai – who are said to have shaped the landscape of Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington).
Be swallowed up into a kaleidoscopic world of colour and contemplation as you step through one mouth and are spat out, laughing with joy, from the other.
This unforgettable experience is FREE and perfect for all ages, offering a chance to engage with art in a fun and dynamic way.
Presented in partnership with the biennial Ten Days on the Island festival, this extraordinary installation is the centrepiece of the 2025 Festival and will stand tall on the picturesque Bellerive Boardwalk.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Ten Days on the Island runs from Friday 21 to Sunday 30 March.
Taniwha Time Machine Opening Party
Join us for the community opening party on Saturday 22 March at 9.30am for an epic celebration and to welcome the taniwha to Nipaluna/Hobart! This free event will be jam-packed with live music and DJs, delicious food, a paint jam, and heaps more. Bring the whole family!
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The City of Clarence acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the continuing custodians of the land and pays respect to elders, past, present and emerging.
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The City of Clarence acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the continuing custodians of the land and pays respect to elders, past, present and emerging.
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