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Waiheke Sculpture on the Gulf

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From 4-27 March 2022, the Matiatia Coastal walkway on Waiheke Island will once again be transformed into an acclaimed collection of distinctive contemporary landscape sculptures.

From 4-27 March 2022, the Matiatia Coastal walkway on Waiheke Island will once again be transformed into an acclaimed collection of distinctive contemporary landscape sculptures.

Highlights

  • Experience the Matiatia Coastal walkway on Waiheke Island transformed into an Art Scape like no other!
  • Over 25 sculptures by New Zealand artists along the 2km walkway
  • An acclaimed collection of distinctive contemporary landscape sculptures dressing the headland
  • Enjoy magnificent vistas over the Hauraki Gulf

From 4-27 March 2022, the Matiatia Coastal walkway on Waiheke Island will once again be transformed into an Art Scape like no other. An acclaimed collection of distinctive contemporary landscape sculptures dress an iconic headland.

Walk, talk, connect and reflect as you encounter site-responsive sculpture up close and personal against a backdrop of magnificent vistas over the Hauraki Gulf on Waiheke Island.Experience Art and Nature, Elevated!

Over 25 sculptures by New Zealand artists along a stunning two-kilometre coastal walkway and sculpture trail.

Dynamic and provocative, adventurous and surprising, witty and innovative – there’s always something for everyone.

Adult - Entry $15.00 (Entry only)
Adult - Entry and Bus $20.00 (Entry and Bus)
Adult - Ferry, Bus and Entry $62.00 (Return Ferry from Auckland, Bus and Entry included )
Child - Entry $0.00 (Aged 5-15 years. Entry only.)
Child - Entry and Bus $0.00 (Aged 5-15 years. Entry and Bus)
Child - Ferry, Bus and Entry $21.00 (Aged 5-15 years. Return Ferry from Auckland, Bus and Entry included)

What's included

  • Entry - Walking entry only, make your own way to Nick Johnstone Drive, Waiheke.
  • Entry + Bus - Entry to sculpture walk and return bus from Matiatia.
  • Entry+ Bus + Ferry - Entry to sculpture walk, return Fullers360 ferry from Auckland and return bus from Matiatia.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Entry Only: Departs End of Nick Johnstone Drive, Waiheke.
  • Bus Option: Departs Matiatia to the end of Nick Johnstone Drive.
  • Ferry Option: Departs Downtown Ferry Terminal, Auckland.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • There is minimal wheelchair and pram access along the entire length of the sculpture walk. Seating and shade along the walkway are also minimal. Dogs ok on lead at all times. Vaccine passes required.

    Please note that tickets are general admission and can be used any day up until 27 March 2022 and any time within the opening hours. Tickets for entry, bus and ferry (as applicable) will be provided closer to the event.For Vouchers redeemed after the commencement of the event please allow 24 hours for tickets to be issued.

  • Infants: aged 0-4 are free of charge for entry, bus and ferry.

    Entry Only: Departs End of Nick Johnstone Drive, Waiheke.

    Bus Option: Return bus from Matiatia to Nick Johnstone Drive.

    Ferry + Bus Option: Return trip fromDowntown Ferry Terminal in Auckland then the bus from Ferry to Nick Johnstone Drive.

    Please see Fullers360 Ferry Timetable to plan your day.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

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avrilb2 from New Zealand wrote on 12 March 2022

Thank God it’s Friday 🍷

Awesome Girls Day Out ~ don’t forget to drop into the wineries for a wine reward afterwards .

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Kaye Chegwidden from New Zealand wrote on 07 March 2022

Art, hike and views forever

Well organized hike on the coastal cliffs to view about 30 art installations. Bus to start of hike and optional bus or walk back to Matiatia. Rest stops and shade available, water supplied along the way. Only negative was social distancing not possible on bus and crowds on the trail sometimes not respectful of distancing.

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Brenda Hodder from New Zealand wrote on 05 March 2022

Waiheke sculpture on the gulf

A wonderful opportunity to cross over the cliffs and garden edges of beautiful properties to view great sculptures and environmental statements on Waiheke as well as beautiful coastal scenery. A chance to view works not normally available for the general public to enjoy. Thanks to the volunteers who help make this happen.

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Maria from New Zealand wrote on 12 April 2022

Worth it!

This was a lovely day out on Waihek. Hugely appreciate that the organisation, volunteers and shuttle buses were so dog friendly so we can bring our dog for the day out too, starting with the ferry from Auckland. The vistas from the coastline are perfection. We are coming back next year for this event but next time we may stay longer than just a day trip so we can explore more of the island.

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hudner from New Zealand wrote on 08 April 2022

Amazing sculptures in a superb setting

We went early on a Friday morning and we’re also able to take our dog too which was great. The view on the trail out to Auckland was beautiful as well as the art we saw. Would definitely go again.

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