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Taniwha Time Machine - Ten Days on the Island

The taniwha dragon
Tasmania's statewide arts festival, Ten Days on the Island 2025 program. A stroll along Bellerive Boardwalk will become a whole new experience during the Festival. You’ll be stopped in your tracks by the sheer scale and magic of Taniwha Time Machine, a huge, vibrant, interactive installation by Aotearoa New Zealand artists, the Dreamgirls Art Collective. You won’t be able to resist the fun of stepping through the mouths of the taniwha, representing the Māori legend of Ngake and Whātaitai, who are said to have shaped the landscape of Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington). The two taniwha are over 30 metres of vibrant fun, conjoined by their tails. You’ll be swallowed into a world of colour and contemplation through one mouth and come laughing for joy out the other. A sparkling phone booth created by cameo Dreamgirl Coco Solid (Ngāpuhi/Samoa) beckons – lift the receiver, dial into the ‘Hotline to the Divine’ and see what happens... you could find yourself connecting with a whole new dimension. This unforgettable experience is perfect for all ages, offering a chance to engage with art in a fun and dynamic way. Don’t miss out on this free event for all. A creative art adventure awaits!
Event Details
  • Friday 21 March 2025 - Monday 31 March 2025

  • 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

  • 30 Cambridge Road, Bellerive, Tasmania, 7018

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