Estuary Arts Charitable Trust is a community focussed arts facility located in Orewa on the sunny Hibiscus Coast. A creative Hub for all creatives, whatever age, level or ability.

Our Purpose is to grow and sustain a thriving arts community, collaborating with others and offering quality arts education, diverse exhibitions and providing an ever-improving hub for creative pursuits.

Our Values are to be:

Respectful - Manaakitanga: We listen to and respect diverse viewpoints
Inclusive - Whanaungatanga: We are welcoming and accessible
Creative - Auahatanga: We value diverse expression

Our Vision is that

Everyone has the opportunity to participate in the arts and arts community.
Artists with diverse aspirations return to the centre to connect, collaborate and learn.
EAC and collaborators are reaching more people in the community through joint programmes and projects.
People on the Hibiscus Coast and surrounding areas know who we are and view the centre and surrounds as a vibrant, welcoming community destination.
Our staff and volunteers are friendly and feel like valued and respected members of the EAC community.
We have engaged,long-term funding partnerships

The Gibbs Farm Sculpture Experience

Nestled in the breathtaking Kaipara Harbour, just north of Auckland, Gibbs Farm is an expansive, open-air sculpture park showcasing site-specific large scale sculpures by renowned New Zealand and International artists. As Gibbs Farm is not normally open to the public, Estuary Arts is thrilled to have been given a chance to access this remarkable gem for the day, to interact with collosal sculptures and take in the beautiful Kaipara.

We invite you to join us at Estuary Arts for a fun, social day with friends and whanau while supporting one of our core programmes for neurodiverse and youth at risk. c

How to get there & What to Bring

Make your way there by personal vehicle
Bring your own picnic lunch and drink for the day
The park is a 3-to-4-hour walking experience – you can stay on the formed farm tracks or cut across the fields, or stop and sit for a while, spending your time enjoying the views
We recommend:

✅ Comfortable walking shoes
✅ All-weather gear
✅ Hat, sunblock, water and snacks

Rain or shine, be prepared!
If you have mobility issues but would like to attend, please email manager@estuaryarts.org
Gibbs Farm is a private property open by appointment only
Tickets are Non-transferable and non-refundable
There is no entry fee applicable when visiting Gibbs Farm, purchase your tickets directly from the Charity involved
There are large lakes and ponds, so children must be supervised at all times
You will encounter animals at several locations on the property
Entry for ticket holders is via the main entrance (2421 Kaipara Coast Highway). Please read the Gibbs Farm 'Terms of Access and Conditions' in the attachment link below.

Please read the Gibbs Farm Terms of Access