Observed arrival · 2026-11-15
Steampunk @ Altitude: tea duels in the high country
An annual steampunk festival in Nimmitabel, NSW, with parades, makers’ markets, a ball and distinctly Victorian competitions.
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- Steampunk fans and curious Monaro visitors
- Worth noticing
- Tea duellists dunk biscuits by strict protocol; modified teapots race, and penny-farthings reach speeds of up to 35 km/h.
Field notes
The programme combines street events, a Saturday-night ball, markets and makers, with free general entry alongside some ticketed activities. Its browser-based Altitude Engine lets visitors flick or drag meshed gears, while the installable festival guide includes a village map described as working offline after loading. The festival says it began at the Federal Hotel in 2017 and is held annually on the first weekend in May.
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