Overview
Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On the Waiheke Island Private Art Walk you’ll enjoy a personalised tour of galleries, sculpture parks and artist studios.
This tour is available for groups of 2-8, and we’ll design it to suit your interests and requirements.
Visit art galleries in Oneroa, including an artists’ collective and the Community Art Gallery. Meet artists and gallery staff.
Visit the local sculpture park and learn about this fascinating outdoor art.
Visit sculptor and painter studios and an artisan shoemaker.
Your tour price includes lunch at the spectacular home and studio of painter Gabriella Lewenz.
Our Private Art Walk takes approximately five hours, and is done at a very leisurely pace, suitable for a variety of fitness levels. so you can enjoy both the art and the scenery around you.
After being surrounded by such creativity, plus the beauty of nature, you will come away feeling refreshed and inspired.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation
Ferry fares
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you are already on Waiheke Island, you may prefer to meet us at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery at 10am, instead of walking up the hill from the ferry wharf. We do not do hotel pickups.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Waiheke Community Art Gallery
1 hour
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.
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Gabriella Lewenz Studio Gallery
1 hour
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.
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30 min
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.
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Space Art Gallery
30 min
Space Gallery is an artists collective in Oneroa, Waiheke Island. One of the artists will be on hand to describe the work being displayed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Waiheke Island Private Art Tour
Can I cancel Waiheke Island Private Art Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
If you are already on Waiheke Island, you may prefer to meet us at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery at 10am, instead of walking up the hill from the ferry…
What's included?
- Lunch
- Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation
What's not included?
- Ferry fares
Which places does it visit?
It visits Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Gabriella Lewenz Studio Gallery, Space Art Gallery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Terra & Tide
