Point of interest
Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou
3 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Emma
December 30, 2021
Such a gem & a real first this is a beautiful must see for visitors & locals alike
Cassandra & Brendon
January 18, 2021
New to the city, this is a great site to visit during your time in the city. Located on the Hatea Loop Walk, call in and enjoy this piece of art with a difference.
Vinkal
June 7, 2022
The Whangārei Camera Obscura is an interactive sculpture on the Hātea Loop walk. Visitors can enter the shell-like structure to find a surprising "upside-down projection room" inside showing the celebrated Bascule bridge, Te Matau ā Pohe and its surrounds, complete with vehicles, boats, people, skudding clouds and flowing water. The attraction offers visitors and residents a simple yet wonderful phenomena of light projection and educational opportunities. Visitors can adjust the image using a movable aperture on the wall of the camera obscura. It is one of only a handful of obscura sculptures in the world and is among the largest.
The Whangārei Camera Obscura is an interactive sculpture on the Hātea Loop walk. Visitors can enter the shell-like structure to find a surprising "upside-down projection room" inside showing the celebrated Bascule bridge, Te Matau ā Pohe and its surrounds, complete with vehicles, boats, people, skud…
Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou by Airbnb Experiences
Get to know this iconic landmark through Airbnb Experiences, small group activities led by locals
Location
Whangārei, Northland