Making a debut in Tauranga, the Kiwi Art Trail is set to impress as it begins its North Island tour in the heart of Tauranga city centre on 14 October 2024.

Developed by Save the Kiwi and Gallagher Insurance, with support from Tauranga City Council, the free Kiwi Art Trail includes 20 large kiwi sculptures each uniquely designed by New Zealand artists.

Two local Tauranga artists, Te Arepa Teki and Sam Allen, were selected to have their designs featured on the trail.

• Sam Allen – Born to Soar, #1 on the trail
  Description: The classic kiwi story of the little guy that dares to dream big. Our kiwi friend has their flight goggles and helmet tightened and cardboard wings strapped on. Now embodying their surreal dream to fly over the open ocean and soar through the clouds, who's to tell them they can't? Some kiwis dream of being more than their allotted place in this life, and I believe we need to encourage and support the kiwis that dare to dream big.
• Te Arepa Teki – Iwi the Kiwi, #20 on the trail
  Description: Iwi the Kiwi is a representation of a deep connection to our New Zealand culture, heritage, and environment. The “Ara Moana” pattern reflecting the ocean, Te Moana Nui A Toi, adds a powerful connection to the sea, while the Moko designs reflect the Mana and role of Iwi as a Kaitiaki (guardian) of the land of Aotearoa.

The free Kiwi Art Trail will be in Tauranga city centre from 14 October to 17 November 2024, before it continues to its next destination on the North Island tour. When the trail finishes each of the kiwi sculptures will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go towards kiwi conservation.

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Trail Map
Check out the trail map below. You can download a map or printed copies will be available at Tauranga Library, 21 Devonport Road or Tauranga isite Visitor Information Centre,1 Devonport Road during opening hours.

Parking
Parking is free in the city centre after 5pm on weekdays and free all weekend. We suggest parking in the new Dive Crescent car park and starting the trail from there, or alternatively parking in the Spring Street or Elizabeth Street parking building. As it is a self-guided trail, you start from the closest kiwi to where you park.

Find out more about city centre parking here.

Mobility parking
Mobility parks are located in all the parking buildings and on street. For more mobility parking options, check out the TCC website.

Bike Parking
If you are biking in, there is free bike parking at the Bikebox shelters located on the Strand opposite Hamilton Street and at 1 Devonport Road near Red Square. Each bike shelter provides weather protection for 10 bikes/scooters and are monitored by CCTV cameras.

What to bring

• Your kids, friends, whānau, neighbours… whoever you like!
• Water bottle
• BYO snacks for the trail or make a day of it and enjoy lunch at one of the eateries along the trail
• Comfortable walking shoes

Toilets
Public toilets are available in the Spring Street parking building (Level 1) – access via Grey Street, or the Elizabeth Street parking building (Level 1) – access via the walkway on Elizabeth Street, and at other locations indicated on the trail map.