Connells Bay Sculpture Park is a private property on Waiheke Island purchased by John and Jo Gow in 1993. Their vision has been to bring art and nature together by planting out large areas of native trees and creating special spaces for New Zealand contemporary sculpture.

The growing collection includes 17 site specific and purchased sculptures in concrete, ceramic, bronze, steel, aluminium and wood. The collection includes works by Chris Booth, Neil Dawson, Paul Dibble, Fatu Feu’u, Christine Hellyar, Virginia King, Jeff Thomson and Richard Thompson. New works are being added each year.

The 90 minute walk requires sensible shoes and is on a 2km track through bush and over farmland with commanding views over Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.

Self catered guest accommodation is available just meters from the beach on their 60 acre coastal property

Admission fee:: NZ$30 adult NZ$15 child

Hours, days and months open to public: 7 days Mid October to Mid April; Bookings essential. By Appointment Only

Driving directions on website.

Guided walks.

Map of walk and thumbnail pictures of sculptures given free on arrival.

Toilet facilities only.

Fatu Feu’u

Neil Dawson

Virginia King

Phil Price

Paul Dibble