Rolling Ball Clock

Picture showing people in front of the Rolling Ball Clock.

The Rolling Ball Clock is a unique oversize timepiece located next to Claphams National Clock Museum at Whangārei's Town Basin marina.

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.

The clock runs for 12 hours a day, between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm.

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.

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.

Location

Town Basin, Whangārei 0110  View Map