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The Sculpture Park
Waitakaruru Arboretum
207 Scotsman Valley Rd
Tauwhare, Waikato

Enquiries:
07 824 0733
[email protected]

Open for casual visitors Sundays and Public Holidays (10am to 5pm). Book all other days online.Please text 0275670996 on arrival.

Entry fees for Self-guided walks
15yrs plus: $15.00
5 – 14yrs: $5.00

For information on school & group visits please email to learn more!

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About the Park

The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum is a former quarry that has been transformed into a 17.5 hectare  arboretum with more than 20,000 trees from around the world. The rehabilitation started in 1991. Along the 2 km long nature trail you will discover more than 100 sculptures and installations within one of New Zealand's largest outdoor galleries.  All of our sculptures are NZ made, some tell thought-provoking NZ stories. 

Sustainability of nature and art are the driving forces of the park. Formed from derelict land, its trees are now protected long-term for carbon sequestration. The park is run by a charitable trust providing environmental and creative inspiration.

Annual passes for $45/adult enable 364-day access, just email us your pass form:  click here to download it