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Steampunk Festival Turns Small New Zealand Town Into a Victorian‑Future Playground
June 2, 2026
In the quiet seaside town of Ōamaru, a handful of locals dressed in goggles and brass gear turn the streets into a living time machine. Every year, thousands arrive to celebrate a four‑day event that mixes old‑world steam technology with wild science‑fiction ideas. The festival is a place where peop
