The Lost Gypsy Gallery
A gallery built from an old bus, full of quirky mechanical art made from scrap that moves and makes noise when you interact with it.
Artist Blair Somerville has turned an old bus and his backyard into a whimsical gallery of hand-built automata. The small installations inside the bus are free to view, while the backyard 'theatre' area charges a small admission. Its playful works make sounds and light up when you pull a cord or turn a wheel, delighting adults and children alike. There is a coffee cart on site. The gallery is in Papatowai village, and its opening seasons and hours are irregular, so check before you go.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00-17:00, closed Wednesdays (check current season)
Nearby sights
- Florence Hill Lookout
- Lake Wilkie
- Matai Falls & Horseshoe Falls
- Cathedral Caves (Waipati)
- Purakaunui Falls
- McLean Falls
- Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika
- Jack's Blowhole