Tips for making the most of Sculpture on the Gulf

• If you’re car-less on Waiheke, you’ll need to take a shuttle bus to the Perpetual Guardian Sculpture on the Gulf coastal walk. These depart from and return to the Information Centre close to the main Matiatia Ferry Terminal and it’s $5 for adults with children 15 and under free. There is very limited parking at the start and you’re encouraged to take the shuttle bus. There are limited food and beverage options at the Information Centre but Oneroa has several.

• The 2km coastal walk is challenging, includes walkways and stairs and is hilly in places, with unsealed and narrow patches. This means there is minimal wheelchair and pushchair access while seating and shade is also limited. It can take about

1.5-2.5 hours to walk and take in the views and the sculptures.

• The weekend walk is busy; if you want to miss the crowds, visit midweek. It’s open 8am to 5pm.

• The Waiheke Community Art Gallery has on display and for sale a selection of small sculptures including works and maquette (small preliminary models or sketches) from this year’s SotG. Chris Bailey has been commissioned to produce the 2019 Limited Edition of 20 works, the bronze Tu Waka.

• Bring sunscreen and water; wear weatherappropriate clothing, including hats and walking shoes. Waiheke Island is free of kauri dieback disease so please ensure you clean your shoes at the stations provided and respect the kauri dieback ambassadors, who are there to help you.

• Although it is a community event, there is a suggested donation of $10 per adult, with children

15 and under free.

• There are no rubbish bins on the walk so please take your rubbish with you, or dispose of it at the waste station at the Information Centre.