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Look for the
green bus.
Find us on Papatowai Highway, on the Southern Scenic Route. Parking is available on site.
FIND US · PAPATOWAI, THE CATLINS
Find your way
to the wonderfully weird.
On the Southern Scenic Route. Look for the green bus.
YOUR DESTINATION
A hidden gem
in The Catlins.
2532 Papatowai Highway
Papatowai, The Catlins
New Zealand
Tucked away between Dunedin and Invercargill, our little world is a place to pause, explore and see what moves you.
Open directions in Google Maps
WHEN YOU GET HERE
Follow your curiosity.
Look for the
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Start in the
Gizmo Bus.
Buy your tickets and explore the curious creations before heading up the garden path.
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Discover
the Temple.
Bring the artworks to life, then take a little pause for coffee in the courtyard.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
A little planning.
A lovely detour.
Mobile coverage can be patchy around The Catlins. Load your directions before you set off.
Summer opening is 10am–5pm, every day except Wednesday, from late October to late April. Check special dates before travelling.
Temple admission is for ages 13 and over. Allow around an hour for the Temple and Gizmo Bus.
Hours, ages & ticketsGET IN TOUCH
Something you’d
like to know?
For group visits, access questions and special opening dates, drop us a line.
Postal address
Temple of Tinkering
2532 Papatowai Highway, RD 2 Owaka
9586, Otago, New Zealand
YOUR CURIOSITY IS INVITED
Come and see
what moves you.
Temple admission for ages 13 and over. Book online and save $1 per person.
Buy online & save $1 Plan your visit