We enjoyed the walk through native bush and found the sculptures and artworks interesting and thought provoking.

The weather was really bad and all my other tours were cancelled already but Ness contacted me and gave me options . It was my last day in Auckland And so we went ahead with the tour . Thank God for that coz Ness was such an excellent guide and an awesome person I had a very wonderful experience . She lives and grew up in Matakana so she knows the place so well . Our first stop was a really nice cheese place which has the best cream cheese and blue cheese ! And oh tried the best New Zealand coffee done her way at that shop too. What a lovely way to start the day ! She brought me to lovely boutique wineries and one big one Villa Maria on the way to the airport and she’s very knowledgeable on wines and just very nice I was chatting with her endlessly about anything . Sampled some chocolates at the quaint Matakana town shopping area too . From being windy and rainy , it turned out to be a really awesome day . Thank you Ness for being spectacular driver guide and host. Now I have a friend in Matakana too?

The sculptureum is set in beautiful grounds with averies & rabbits also. The sculptures are well set out & plaques to explain the sculptures. There are also 2 restaurants on site

Highly recommended! Very peaceful place and healing place, balancing all senses. The art collection, the nature, the staff …everything is in a harmony Thank you for sharing your treasure with us

A lovely day out to look at art and sculptures. Have a bite to eat in between, and finish with a glass of wine.

An amazing gallery with two beautiful gardens with awesome photo spots. Surprised and delighted to see beutiful birds, rabbits and turtles. Great experience for all ages. Spent around 2 hours there.

Something for everyone. Really good value with a bookme discount but would have paid more and it would still be good value entertainment. We hadn't planned to stay for food or drink but decided to have a wine and bite to eat - the service was great and the staff were friendly and flexible to serve us between lunch and dinner. Something different in Matakana! Well worth a visit.

We visited with our 2 kids (3 and 7) and we all thoroughly enjoyed exploring every part of these stunning gardens and galleries. It rained for our whole visit but was not a worry at all as they supplied us with umbrellas so don't let the rain stop you from visiting this beautiful spot.

Peaceful surroundings, interesting sculptures and worth the trip to Matakana.

This was one of my favourite day experience, it’s brilliantly done. I only wish we’d had more time so that we could have eaten lunch too There something for everyone

If you’re in Matakana, passing through or nearby and you don’t go snd view then you’re missing out on an amazing Restaurant, gardens and Galleries....one word...WOW ....loved it and the food was divine.

literally.... Normally, the prices I found were too steep. Happy to have seen this offer on Bookme. It was worth the visit. They had different areas to try and explore. We didn't eat at their restaurant though; although it looked like they had quite a good spread on offer, we had in our company littlies with very limited palettes. If you visit from quite a distance away, make sure to set aside at least half a day for the sights. Better yet, a day or two to best explore what Matakana has to offer. Be prepared for lots of walking. They also do offer a "scavenger hunt" for the kids to enjoy.

Well worth a visit for extensive selection of sculptures inside and outside. Friendly staff and great facilities.

Such a beautiful experience, stunning sculptures and exhibits. Beautifully maintained. Even the teen boys enjoyed it!

A little something for everyone...had a lovely day up here...nice after all the rain we have had

At first I wasn't sure whether it would be worth the entrance fee, but from the moment we walked in we were blown away. The art is fun, vibrant and so very well presented and in such a unique way. Its the way art should be. Fun! As we walked through it continued to be equally as great all the way to the end. We brought my mum for her 65th birthday and had 2 kids, 1 and 4 with us. Everyone had a great time. Finished off at freddies with a delicious gelato bowl. The art collection is incredible and we will be recommending it to everyone!

Beautiful and surprisingly well-maintained place. You can clearly see the effort put in place for visitors to have a great day out. The indoor galleries house many colourful and interesting artworks, which even my 8 year old enjoyed observing and reading about. It was a cloudy day, so I’d imagine some of the outdoor artworks looking more brilliant on a sunny day, but it’s a compromise I’m happy to make for a comfortable and leisurely stroll. We ordered Freddie’s feast for lunch, all good and yummy. The Watermelon and Cucumber cider is refreshing too. We stayed much longer than we’d expected. Recommend for sure. :)

A wonderful eclectic collection of sculptures abd art both indoors and out. Wonderful gardens and settings.

Great n peaceful...gud family outing

Amazing! Loved it!!! Went for the sculptures and art and was very impressed. So refreshing to have fun pieces displayed in a fabulous setting. Very original and much needed alternative cultural experience for New Zealand. Book me made this more affordable for us. Cheers 👍

This was our 3rd visit and still enjoyed every moment wandering around the beautifully designed and landscaped grounds scattered with sculptures from many different artists. After a quick drinks break in the restaurant, Rothko, we continued our journey through the galleries where even more wonderment can be found to enjoy. This is a day out where you really don’t want to rush! We will be back!!

I love this place and arts. We wanna go and see more and more , thanks. Excellence , lovely.

Definitely enjoy this family trip. Wonderful art pieces both indoor and outdoor. Highly recommend.

What an absolute hidden gem! Stunning grounds, winery and restaurant as well as the sculpture gardens which were amazing and full of so much colour and beautiful pieces large and small. Everything was to a high standard! We thoroughly enjoyed our time and spent quite a few hours there. Highly recommend!

A huge thank u to the owners and staff of this magnificent art collection. Impressive!

We had a great time. Something for everyone. Lovely friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere.

What a surprise find near Matakana. The outside gardens and sculptures are beautifully curated. You also have the stunning inside art galleries with a diverse range of art. We visited on a winters day and it was still stunning- we will have to return during the other seasons to see it all again.

A lovely day out - such a wide variety of art and sculptures, something for everyone. Easy walk around the beautiful gardens and so much to see at every turn. Lovely restaurant for lunch.

Pleasantly surprised by what was hidden behind the road front hedges. Beautiful care taken of gardens, walkways and layout. Little display corners ticked away to discover. Next time will check out lawn bar & restaurant!

It was an amazing experience enjoyed by my whole family. It was more fun to know that a lot of stuff was made right here in NZ. Being from Auckland gave me a sense of pride that such talented people live in Auckland. Even my brother in law from Australia loved it. 👌👌👌

Very impressed, the grounds are beautifully kept and there’s some amazing art!

Such a unique experience! Gorgeous gardens, artwork, animals and staff. Everything is designed sooo meticulously... It's perfect for kids, teens, adults and seniors too. 150% recommended!

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We loved it so much here, my kids thoroughly enjoyed it and my parents loved it too! Had been waiting a long time to come here and was not disappointed. Highly recommend!