View the changing of seasons through the lens of your camera and capture the magic of nature….
We invite all visitors to the park during the period 19th April -18th May 2025 to get their cameras out to capture images of the brief time when trees turn colour and the creative opportunities abound.
Whether you glimpse an opportunity to take a photo that portrays the season or want to take a step further and make an installation with natural materials, we encourage your participation in this competition.
The competition focus is on capturing the tones, textures and colors of nature as summer fades and autumn prepares the land for the coming of winter.
We have a number of levels of entry with young budding photo enthusiast also catered for.
What is a winning entry?
The judge will be looking for inspired topics, technical difficulty, unique views and unusual and clever use of the landscape.
What can you win?
Prizes : Primary Age (primary school students) 1st prize - Borrow a camera programme at https://www.imagen8.co.nz/, WSA voucher for a 8 week art class of your choice valued at $160, A Free Park Visit for the students in your whole class
2nd prize - A4 high quality print at The Photo Warehouse + A4 frame, A Family entry pass to Excite at Waikato Museum, Family entry pass to The Park
3rd prize - Family entry pass to The Park, Ice cream voucher at the Roosting Ruru Cafe
Secondary Age (intermediate & high school students) 1st prize - Borrow a camera programme at https://www.imagen8.co.nz/, “Out of the Box” game for up to 10 people valued at up to $350, A4 custom framing job at The Framing Workshop valued at $150
2nd prize - WSA voucher for a 8 week art class of your choice valued at $160, Family entry pass to The Park, Ice cream voucher at the Roosting Ruru Cafe
3rd prize - A4 high quality print at The Photo Warehouse, Family entry pass to The Park, Ice cream voucher at the Roosting Ruru Café
Adults Prize 1st prize - $100 Photo Warehouse voucher, A4 high quality print at The Photo Warehouse, “Out of the Box” game for up to 10 people valued at $350, A4 custom framing job at The Framing Workshop valued at $150
2nd prize - $100 Inspirit Gallery voucher, $100 Heritage Gallery Voucher, Family entry passes for your immediate family
3rd prize - Annual Family Pass to The Park for your immediate family, Picnic basket with locally made goodies valued at $100 Ownership & usage rights - Photos submitted through the entry form for the Fleeting Moments of Autumn 2025 Competition.
