SOLD OUT | Waitangi Day Hikoi – Auckland Art Gallery to Britomart

2.30–3.45pm

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This event has now booked out. If you would like to be added to a waitlist, please email gallerytours@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Join us this Waitangi Day for a captvating walking tour highlighting significant Māori artworks that shape the city centre of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Many of the artworks draw inspiration from Waihorotiu, the stream that carved the valley we now call Queen Street over millions of years. It was once a vital waterway, providing fresh water and sustenance to the first peoples of Tāmaki Makaurau. We will follow the flow of the stream’s historic tributaries along the volcanic slopes of Rangipuke Albert Park and the original foreshore, where we will look at works reflecting the evolving landscape since chief Āpihai Te Kawau’s allocation of land in 1840 to create the city of Auckland.

This tour is designed for locals and visitors alike who may be interested in getting up close and personal with the rich cultural and natural history of the CBD, as highlighted by artworks hidden in plain sight.

What to expect

  • For this afternoon tour, we will meet in the main foyer of Auckland Art Gallery before winding our way down through the city ending up at Takutai Square (Waitematā, Britomart)
  • The tour will last for around one hour and 15 minutes
  • The route will be approximately one kilometre long and include a gentle slope.
  • Headsets will be provided for ease of hearing. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time to receive your headset and listen to a short safety briefing.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A water bottle
  • A camera or phone to capture the stunning art and views
  • A hat or sunscreen if it’s a sunny day, or a raincoat/ umbrella if it’s raining

Please note:

  • This tour begins at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and ends at Takutai Square. If you're interested in booking the tour beginning at Takutai Square and ending at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, please refer to this link - https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/whats-on/event/waitangi-day-hikoi-britomart-to-auckland-art-gallery
  • You will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions
  • Attendance is free, however registration is required. Book online or call us on +64 9 307 7700 to reserve your spot.
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