The Rolling Ball Clock is a unique oversize timepiece located next to Claphams National Clock Museum at Whangārei's Town Basin marina. The About Time fund was created to fund the development and construction of the clock, which was completed in 2022. Now that the clock is up and running, donations to the fund contribute to the ongoing maintenance and running costs.
The Rolling Ball Clock was created through years of research and development by a talented group of local community members with engineering backgrounds. The clock opened for the public on 7 April 2022.
This free attraction tells the time using 35 balls, which display the time on a series of timing racks showing hours, minutes and seconds. The balls move on stainless steel tracks performing loop the loop and even riding in elevators to create a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. A kinetic sculpture, as well as a clock, it uses the scientific principles of balance, equilibrium, and movement, and is constructed of many connected moving parts including gears, wheels and chains.
Visitors to the clock can make an immediate donation using a tap and go machine on site. Alternatively, you can donate here now to ensure this unique attraction continues to delight visitors and locals for many years to come.
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