Annual Autumn Exhibition

Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden is an evolving sculpture garden and native regeneration project. Visit our March exhibition to enjoy a relaxing and inspiring hour or two, just 20 minutes' drive from Christchurch's CBD. Family-friendly event.

Participating artists:
Graham Bennett, Bing Dawe, Neil Dawson, Andrew Drummond, Alison Erickson, Fiona Garlick, Mi Kyung Jang, Anna Korver, Dave Laurie, Tim Main, Rory McDougall, Sam Mahon, Annabel Menzies-Joyce, Doug Neil, Phil Newbury, Tony O’Grady, Oriah Rapley, Jenny Reeve, Rebecca Rose, Julie Ross, the late Llew Summers, Debbie Templeton-Page, Johnny Turner, Robyn Webster, Jim Wheeler, Matt Williams, and others.

Sculptures
Artists are working across media: from local stone to iron, bronze, steel, glass, harakeke, timber and ceramic, and on a small and large scale.

There are over 70 artworks for sale and visitors will also enjoy the growing permanent collection featuring works by some of the stalwarts of NZ sculpture.

Park details:
Entry is $10pp and free to 16-years-and-under during the exhibition. There is limited cell phone reception and no eftpos.

All are welcome and onsite parking is free. The Garden is pram and wheelchair friendly. All tracks are grassed and the terrain is mostly flat. Picnickers are welcome during open hours. There are two dogs on the property, so if you're bringing yours, please make sure they're well-behaved and on a lead (please take their poop with you).

Stay fueled with Kiwi Coffee onsite.

About Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden and Native Regeneration Project:
Our mission is to support contemporary sculpture practice in New Zealand and to enhance native biodiversity in Canterbury.

Since Autumn 2010 over 8000 native trees and shrubs have been planted. Our aim is to recreate a podocarp forest of totara, matai, and kahikatea. The garden is also home to rare or threatened native plants of Canterbury. This once bare one-hectare paddock is thriving. It is a sanctuary to native birds and sculpture lovers alike.

Make a Day of It
Enjoy brunch or lunch at our local favourites: The Raspberry Cafe, The Store at Tai Tapu, and The Bicycle Thief.

Visit our website to learn more. Queries? Call Melissa 021 24 22 462.