Sculpture in the Gardens – Opening Day
Sculpture in the Gardens – Opening Day
Join us for Sculpture in the Gardens at Auckland Botanic Gardens on Sunday 15 November for a FREE family-friendly open day event for public.
Featuring:
👣 Artist guided walk with Sculptor James Wright 10:30-12
🌼 Make an origami flower 10-12 in the Visitor Centre
🫧 Outdoor bubble shows 11-2pm on the South Lawn
🎸 Live music with West Coast Radio 11am-2pm on the Terrace
🧩 Wooden games 10-2pm on the Butterfly Lawn
🚆 Wiri Rambler tractor train rides 10:45am-2:45pm (Purchase tickets at the visitor centre reception on the day before boarding)
🗺️Self-guided walk of the sculptures (all day)
🖍️Kids trail guide activity (all day)
🖼️Indoor gallery with artworks for sale & Botanic Gardens merchandise for sale 8am-4:30pm in the Visitor Centre
Plus, there will be a Real fruit ice cream truck 🍦
& Miko Café will be open all day for food,☕ Coffee & cold drinks + they are offering pre orders of 🧺 Picnic boxes for two or the whole family & 🍇 Grazing platters made for sharing
For bookings and pre orders head to: www.mikocafe.nz/
🗺️The trail:
Head to the Huakaiwaka visitor centre to pick up your free sculpture trail map or kids trail guide.
The trail is approximately 1.7km and there is an accessible route. There are stops for shade and water along the way, but as this is an outdoor trail we recommend you come prepared for changeable Auckland weather (sunhat, sunblock, raincoat)
🗳️Don’t forget to VOTE for your favourite sculpture in the People’s choice award! Voting forms are at the visitor centre, or vote online at https://www.sculptureinthegardens.nz/