Stroll through sculpture and scenery on Waiheke Island

Wander amongst the dramatic works of eminent New Zealand artists on Waiheke Island. 

The biennial Sculpture on the Gulf festival celebrates esteemed and emerging New Zealand artists in what could be one of the country’s most scenic sculpture trails. 

A 2.5-kilometre walk will take you around the headlands of Waiheke Island, from Church Bay to Matiatia, through a landscape studded with art. 

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"Kaokao is a pattern found in Maori tribal houses signifying fortitude and virility." Visit headland #sculptureonthegulf to find out more about this striking artwork. On #WaihekeIsland until 19 Feb. Artist: Robert Jahnke - 'Kaokao' 2016  Image: @peterreesphotography

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With coastal cliffs, city skylines and the turquoise waters of the Hauraki Gulf to one side and impressive, ambitious, occasionally challenging but often beautiful sculptures to the other, it’s hard to know which way to look. 

Take your time, take your camera and soak it all in. 

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Beautiful picture by @indianaturner of the 2015 event. headland Sculpture On The Gulf returns to #Waiheke January 27th - February 19th, 2017. For easy access to the event grab a @fullersnz Gulf ferry and sculpture shuttle package. Package includes: 1x return ferry fare ex Auckland and 1x bus transfer to the start of the walk. Cost: Adult $41.00, Child $21.00. Artist: Angus Muir & Alexandra Heaney ‘Field Apart’

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For 2019, the event will include 25 works from artists around New Zealand, on an extended walkway linking down to the bustling hub of Oneroa Village.  

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