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Victoria Park, opened in 1905, is a large park and sports ground on land reclaimed from Waiatarau, Freemans Bay, with the sea now one kilometer to the north. Iwi (Māori tribal groups) used this place extensively as a fish-drying and processing area. Fish that had been caught in the harbour and at Tuna Mau awa (Trapped Eels Stream) were hung on kōranga (scaffolds) to dry, a common method of preserving kai (food).

Image: Te Nukuao, 2020, by Tessa Harris (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki), Photo by Michelle Ardern

City Centre

The Queen Street of today is our ‘golden mile’, a single dominant street slicing through the middle of Auckland’s city centre where business and commerce mingle with retail, hospitality and a thriving residential population.

City Centre

Today the peaceful gardens of Albert Park sit only a minute’s walk from busy city life whilst nearby Lorne Street offers the hungry traveller a large selection of eateries.

Parnell

Pukekawa is home to the Auckland Domain, the Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, the Wintergardens (a complex of glasshouses and courtyards) and sports and recreational reserves. It has many walking paths providing an escape from the nearby urban centre. The Domain contains all the explosion crater and most of the surrounding tuff ring of the Pukekawa volcano.

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Te Wharau a Tako literally means the shelter of Tako. It is the name of the village that once stood on the Swanson Street ridge, between Queen Street and Hobson Street. The village was famed for its hospitality.

Photo by Te Rawhitiroa Bosch

K' Rd & Ponsonby

Karangahape Road is a special place in Auckland’s city centre – a blend of history, art, alternative culture, and unique shopping and dining experiences. Until the mid-20th century, it was the only street in central Auckland with a Māori name.

City Centre

Follow the interactive map to visit the leading galleries in the city centre of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. All galleries are within walking distance of each other.

Before starting this walk, please check Opening Hours and What’s On at each location by following the link for each gallery.

K' Rd & Ponsonby

Follow the interactive map to visit the leading galleries in the "art precinct" of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Before starting this walk, please check Opening Hours and What’s On at each location by following the link for each gallery.

Parnell

Parnell is Auckland's first suburb and boasts a unique combination of both historical and modern influences, and Newmarket is one of Auckland's premier shopping districts. The suburbs also boast a number of galleries including both the well-established and the experimental.

Before starting this walk, please check Opening Hours and What’s On at each location by following the link for each gallery.

Wellington City Centre

Follow the interactive map to visit the leading galleries in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington Central. All galleries are within walking distance of each other.

Before starting this walk, please check Opening Hours and What’s On at each location by following the link for each gallery.

Awakairangi Lower Hutt

This map introduces some of the best destination galleries around Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, located away from the city centre. All galleries are located within a 20-60 minute drive from Wellington Central.

Before visiting any of these galleries, please check Opening Hours and What’s On at each location by following the link for each gallery.

Ōtautahi Christchurch

Follow the interactive map to visit the leading galleries in Ōtautahi Christchurch Central. All galleries are within walking distance of each other.

Before starting this walk, please check Opening Hours and What’s On at each location by following the link for each gallery.

Snells Beach

The Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a unique open air gallery, where sculpture can be discovered in an idyllic natural environment. Exhibiting around 60 contemporary sculptures by New Zealand's leading artists, the trail offers an engaging 2km journey that weaves through native bush, lakes and wetlands, vineyard and open pasture. Taking art out of the 'white cube' gallery space, the Sculpture Trail invites you to slow down, observe, and immerse yourself in nature and creativity; perfect for the seasoned art lover or for those looking for a unique outdoor walk. Complete your visit with a glass of wine from the vineyard or inspired seasonal dishes in the award-winning Glasshouse Restaurant.

City Centre

Auckland’s city centre sits on the edge of the beautiful Waitematā Harbour. It has been a key area for development over the last decade and is now the location of a busy transport hub and accommodation, retail, dining and entertainment venues.

Image: Maunga, 2020, by Shane Cotton (Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Hine, Te Uri Taniwha) and Ross Liew, artist collaborator.

City Centre

Today Shortland Street is dominated by a cluster of corporate buildings and heads past Emily Place towards The University of Auckland campus. Constitution Hill is a steep walk down past Waipapa marae.

Photo by Michelle Ardern