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Land Raft, made only from the island
Judy Darragh, Sean Kerr and Qianye and Qianhe Lin build temporary stations on the Matiatia grasslands from island materials alone, part beached raft, part escape craft.
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Turumeke Harrington’s Stumped I-XII at Sculpture on the Gulf 2024, above the Hauraki Gulf; a file photo. · Report image rightsWaiheke Island · New ZealandArt exhibitions
2027.02.26 — 2027.03.29 · Coming soon
Thirty works in the sea breeze.
Sculpture on the Gulf 2027
Founded in 2003 and presented by Waiheke Art Gallery, Sculpture on the Gulf sets contemporary sculpture along a 2.5 km coastal walkway at Matiatia Bay every two years. It returns from 26 February to 29 March 2027 with 30 projects. Co-curators Heather Galbraith and Benjamin Work chose the theme The Ocean Remembers the Shore, inspired by the island’s long history of sheltering people seeking safety and connection, reflected in its original name, Te Motu Ārai Roa, the long sheltering island. Waiheke is a 40-minute ferry ride from Auckland. Tickets are not on sale yet; the site asks visitors to sign up to its newsletter for ticket news.
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Matiatia Bay coastal walkway2027.02.26 — 2027.03.29Art exhibitionsAdmission cost unconfirmed
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A sculpture played by the wind
Tongan artist Sione Faletau turns field recordings and kupesi patterns into sculpture, with sound played by the wind.
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An old outhouse turned retreat
Evan Woodruffe reworks a historic outhouse into a place to rest and meditate, wrapped in jewel-like abstract paintings.
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This could be for you if you are…
- Outdoor art lovers and walkers
- Anyone on a day trip to Waiheke
Before you decide
Prices and hours are not out yet.
The 2.5 km walkway means plenty of walking; wear good shoes.
The works are being made for this edition, so the final pieces may differ from the plans.
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This edition’s walkway and artwork map is not out yet.
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Dates & times
2027.02.26 — 2027.03.29Friday 26 February to Monday 29 March 2027 (New Zealand time); daily hours to be announced.
Pacific/AucklandMore programme details
- Land Raft, made only from the island
- A sculpture played by the wind
- An old outhouse turned retreat
Venue & travel
Matiatia Bay coastal walkwayTake the ferry from central Auckland to Matiatia Bay on Waiheke, about 40 minutes; the walkway is on the bay.
Entry & companions
Ticketing is still to come; sign up to the newsletter for on-sale news. The NZ$10–40 amounts on the site are donations, not tickets.
Tickets & access
Prices to be announced
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Waiheke Art Gallery
Turumeke Harrington’s Stumped I-XII at Sculpture on the Gulf 2024, above the Hauraki Gulf; a file photo.
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