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Welcome to Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens
Escape the city hustle and immerse yourself in a tranquil blend of art and nature at Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, located just a 45-minute drive from Auckland City.
- The Sculpture Trail: Listen to the birds and breathe the fresh air as you stroll our relaxed 1km pathway wrapped in a peaceful rural oasis. It takes about 1 hour to explore and is a magical, inspiring experience curated for visitors of all ages.
- Native Forest Walks: Ready to see more? Extend your journey on our two optional nature trails— the 1km Don’s Conservation Walk and the 1.5km Harbour View Trail.
- Conservation & History: These additional forest trails take around 1 hour to complete. They offer fascinating insights into local history, native wildlife, and our ongoing conservation stories.
- Change is good! The sculptures on the trail are changed annually every November, making an annual visit to Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens essential.
- You can visit any time between 9am and 5pm (last entries 4pm). Bookings are not required, simply pay at the Plant Centre counter when you arrive.
FAQ
You do not need to book in advance. The gardens are open from 9am to 5pm, 7 days. Just turn up and pay at the Plant Centre counter when you arrive.
If you are bringing a larger group of 15+ people and would like food and drink, we love it when you let us know at day in advance so we can organise an extra staff member to help in the kitchen. If you are bringing a group, check out our events and venue hire page for some ideas of things that we can organise for your group to do.
Well behaved dogs on leads are permitted in the Plant Centre, but sorry no dogs in the Sculpture Gardens.
We do however make an exception. If you and your dog would like to visit the gardens throughout the year, you will need to purchase an Annual Pass. Our staff need to meet your dog, learn its name, and check it passes our ‘Is your dog cute, quiet, well-trained and people friendly’ test.
The Annual Pass holder will then be able to bring their well-behaved and people friendly dog throughout the year.
Kaipara Coast Coffee Stop is located inside our plant centre. It offers a range of light refreshments, including barista coffee, cold drinks, ice creams, and a selection of delicious slices and savory snacks. It is the perfect spot to relax and refuel either before you start your walk or after you’ve explored the gardens.
Due to the nature of the terrain, the Sculpture Gardens and Nature Trail are not suitable for wheelchairs or walking frames. The paths are gravel and include some inclines that make wheelchair access difficult. However, the Plant Centre and Coffee Stop area are accessible if you wish to visit for browsing or refreshments.
Yes you can. You will need to fill in your details in this form, and we will be in touch.
Yes – Check out our ‘Events and Venue Hire‘ Page for some options, or simply send us an email with the date you would like to come and some details about your group and we will book you in.
Yes you can. Check out our ‘Events & Venue Hire’ page for some options.
We have hosted weddings, workshops, photography groups, film crews and corporate events. Just flick us a message and we will see how we can make it work.
We have overnight parking for self-contained vehicles. Book here. If you stay overnight, bring a torch and take a walk on our forest trails at night. We have glowworms, native fish in the streams and it is likely you will get serenaded by Ruru along the way.
We think the evening is the nicest time to walk in the gardens, and you will most likely have the gardens all to yourself.
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