Schools & Groups

SCHOOLS & GROUPS

SCHOOLS: Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens make a great outing for Preschools, Primary Schools and Colleges.

We offer:

· Cost effective interactive educational experience for students of all ages.

· Teaching booklets for a variety of ages and topics

· Native plant identification

· Options for a ‘hands on’ art experience with one of the artists

· Options for guided tours for smaller groups

· Opportunities for Schools & Students to enter artwork into the gardens as part of our sculpture exhibitions

· Ideal for classes looking at art or photography.

GROUPS & BUS TOURS: Kaipara Coast Plant Centre & Sculpture Gardens are a great outing for groups of all ages.

We offer:

· Entry discounts for groups over 10

· Morning and afternoon teas and lunches

· Options of 30min to 90min workshops on a variety of gardening topics run by Kaipara Coast Owner & Horticulturist David Bayly

· Option of a 30min to 90min workshop with Florist and Chocolatier Bea Stumpel

Other attractions and businesses in the area:

Kaukapakapa —Historic churches, buildings, Hall & Library. There are public toilets available at the hall. 4mins south of the Sculpture Gardens

Mataia Historic Homestead - 10mins north of the Sculpture Gardens

Albany Olive Press— 20mins southeast of the Sculpture Gardens

Helensville –15 mins south of the Sculpture gardens—wide selection of cafes, Helensville Museum, Historic buildings.

Macnut Orchard & Cafe— macadamia nut orchard and cafe, approx 25mins southwest of the Sculpture Gardens.

Simply Delicious Chocolates: 10 mins north of the Sculpture Gardens. Open for groups by appointment only.

DD’s Country Cafe—open for cafe, breakfast, lunch, coffee, 1097 Kahikatea Flat Rd, Kaukapakapa, Auckland

Omeru Reserve— a 1 hour bush walk around a historic pa site, with 3 waterfalls. 3mins north of the Sculpture Gardens.

TOUR OPERATORS & BUS COMPANIES WHO YOU CAN CONTACT: