Waiheke Island Art Walk

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On this tour you’ll discover the best of its arts scene, and meet talented artists, with the help of an expert local guide. Here's just some of what we'll do:

Visit art galleries in Oneroa, including an artists’ collective and the Community Art Gallery.

Tour the local sculpture park and learn about this intriguing array of outdoor art.

Visit sculptors and painters in their studios - and even get to meet an artisan shoemaker!

Have lunch (included in the price) at an artist's home.

Walk through the Atawhai-Whenua Forest & Bird Reserve to the Ferry Terminal or Community Gallery where we finish.

Our Art Walk takes approximately five hours and is done at a very leisurely pace so you can enjoy both the art and the scenery around you. You will come away feeling inspired by what you have seen, the artists you have met and the beauty you have enjoyed while wandering through bush tracks and local roads.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Waiheke Community Art Gallery, 2 Korora Road, Auckland, Waiheke Island 1081 New Zealand

Waiheke Community Art Gallery’s range of exhibitions inspires and delights, bringing the best of New Zealand art to the Island and offering the best of Waiheke art to the world.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gabriella Lewenz Studio Gallery, 40 Motukaha Road, Auckland, Waiheke Island 1971 New Zealand

Gabriella Lewenz is an American - New Zealand artist based on Waiheke Island. Born and raised in Greece, she lived in Pakistan before moving to USA in her early teens. She studied at Rhode Island School of Design and at Boston Museum School of Fine Arts - at Tufts.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Space Art Gallery, 114 Ocean View Road Shop 4, Oneroa, Auckland, Waiheke Island 1081 New Zealand

Space Gallery is an artists collective in Oneroa, Waiheke Island. One of the artists will be on hand to describe the work being displayed.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sue Engels shoemaker, 56 Mako Street, Oneroa, Auckland 1081, New Zealand

Sue Engels has been making shoes since 1990, and her bespoke designs are more than just comfortable footwear - they are truly gorgeous works of artistic craftsmanship. We visit Sue in her charming workshop at the bottom of her Waiheke garden.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: TOI Gallery, 145 Ocean View Road, Auckland 0627 New Zealand

TOI Gallery in Oneroa features the work of Sally Smith and Chris Bailey.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation
Lunch - Lunch at artist’s home and studio
Entry/Admission - Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Entry/Admission - Gabriella Lewenz Studio Gallery

Exclusions

Ferry fares

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Advisable to bring: walking shoes, water, raincoat, day pack, money for art purchases
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
We have a full health and safety plan that includes managing the risk of Covid and have procedures in place to ensure the risk is minimised and mitigated and that we fully comply with all NZ government requirements.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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