From Auckland
Take a Fullers ferry from the downtown Ferry Terminal or from Devonport to Waiheke Island. Arrive at Matiatia, Waiheke Island.
Check Fullers website for timetable. www.fullers.co.nz

The artwork trail begins at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. As you leave the ferry terminal turn right along the beachfront where there are more art works before making your way up the hill.
If you wish to short cut the first section or avoid a steepish climb, you can take the headland shuttle bus to Nick Johnstone Drive, where you will be dropped off at the INFO SITE.

Make sure you get the special headland shuttle bus. Waiheke bus routes do not go to Nick Johnstone Drive. Look for the sandwhich board bus stop sign outside the terminal building.

• Exhibition buses connect the end of the walk with the Waiheke Art Gallery in Oneroa and the Matiatia ferry terminal.
• Walk back to the ferry or the village along Nick Johnstone drive and take the track down to the Matiatia ferry terminal to catch a ferry or take a bus to other destinations on the island.
• Call a Waiheke taxi to take you to your next island destination.

We suggest you enjoy the exhibition, then visit the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and also explore the island's seaside cafes, beaches and tempting cellar doors.

Have a great day on Waiheke Island!

The headland shuttle bus leaves every 20 minutes from the Matiatia ferry terminal. There is one fare, you can hop on and off as many times as you like. 
Buy your ticket from the driver, Adult $5, Child $2.50 (12 and under)

There are five stops on the headland shuttle bus circuit.

1. WALKWAY START (MATIATIA) 
2. INFO SITE
3. WALKWAY FINISH
4. VINEYARDS
5. GALLERY
    

Once on Waiheke make your way to the start of the walkway at Matiatia (Ocean View Road) or alternatively the Waiheke Community Art Gallery Oneroa. From the gallery and the walkway you can link with the bus service. Find a Waiheke road map here

SeaLink Travel Group operates regular vehicular ferry services to Waiheke Island and are currently offering a special deal.

TRAVEL FOR FREE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR CAR
Take your car to Waiheke Island with SeaLink and two people will travel FREE (a saving of $64!) offer available on limited dates only.
Enjoy the headland exhibition, visit the Community Art Gallery, have a coffee in the village, a swim at the beach and enjoy the many pleasures of a Waiheke summer's day. Stay over and SeaLink can book your accommodation for you. For more info see

www.sealink.co.nz (HOT Deals) or phone 0800 SEALINK
 

Our professionally produced exhibition catalogues contain information about the artists and the sculptures so you can discover more.

The headland catalogues are for sale at the START, INFO SITE, and TEA TREE CAFÉ and at the FINISH, also at the WAIHEKE COMMUNITY ART GALLERY.

All works exhibited in headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF 2011 are for sale.  

We welcome enquires for works exhibited in headland, please contact us Phone +64 9 372 9894 
Email: info@sculptrueonthegulf.co.nz

Our rustic styled Tea Tree café has a full cart coffee service plus special headland picnic lunches.
Island Coffee serves espresso and all variations, including decaf and soy, iced coffees and chocolate. (available 9am-3pm daily or 9am-6pm on Weekends and Public Holidays)
Island Thyme will be serving picnic lunches and a variety of snacks, lunch boxes are $15.50, baguettes $8 and snacks from $3.50.
(available daily 10am-3pm)

Water and catalogues are available at the Café too.

Yes, we sell bottled water at the INFO CENTRE, at the Ti Tree Cafe, and at the end of the exhibition walkway.

• 2.5 kilometres of coastal public walking track
• The coastal track, a public walkway, is unsealed with steps in some places. People of all ages with moderate fitness enjoy the walk. We suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes.
• The walk, without sculptures, takes approximately one hour. We suggest you allow two to three hours to enjoy both the walk and the sculptures.

The exhibition takes place in our peak summer months. We will be providing parasols, please take one, even so, we suggest you consider:

• A hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Bring a camera! - essential!

It is an unsealed coastal walkway with steps and is therefore not suitable for baby buggies or strollers.

We suggest you bring infants in a sling or baby backpack, don't forget their hat too!

Toilets are positioned at START, at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal, INFO SITE, and THE FINISH.

Canine art lovers are welcome, but please make sure they are well behaved, closely controlled and on a leash at all times. Please bring your own bags to clean up after your dog.

Can I stop off at a vineyard or café after I have done the walk?

Yes you can take the headland shuttle bus and get off at the VINEYARDS stop. From here you can visit Cable Bay Vineyards or take a 10-minute walk to Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant.

If you have your own transport you may like to visit Kennedy Point, Obsidian and Man O' War vineyards. See below for details.

Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant
Open 10am till 4pm for platters, wine tasting and glasses of wine. No bookings required.
After 7pm the wine bar serves small plates and platters around an outdoor fireplace. Fine dining a la Carte restaurant open for lunch, bookings strongly recommended.

At Cable Bay Vineyards
Cellar Door is open 7 days from 11am - 5pm for sales and tastings.
Cable Bay Vineyards award winning restaurant and wine bar is open 7 days for lunch and dinner. 
Dine a la carte in the restaurant (bookings essential) with views over the olive grove and the Hauraki Gulf or enjoy a relaxed experience in The Wine Bar which serves small plates and fine wine, open from Midday 'til late.

At The Bay - Matiatia
Open daily from 9am - 9pm.  Wine, beer, coffees and light snacks.
The perfect place to enjoy a drink, while you wait for your return ferry home.

If you have your own transport…

Kennedy Point Vineyard
Kennedy Point vineyard is open daily from 11am to 3pm for platter lunches and is the perfect spot to enjoy the views and a bottle of our wine.

Obsidian Vineyard
Open daily 11am - 4pm. Te Makiri Rd.,Onetangi Ph: 372 6100.
This gem of a vineyard is hidden in the Onetangi Valley off Seaview Rd. The cellar door is positioned in an amphitheatre-like setting amongst the vines and offers tours and tastings in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Obsidian produces the Trophy winning Montepulciano and highly acclaimed Syrah, Bordeaux Style reds, Rose, Pinot Gris, Viognier and Chardonnay under its labels - Obsidian and Weeping Sands.