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A guide to art, culture and heritage within the Taupo District.

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Verge Gallery ........................................... inside front

Lake Taupo Community Art & Culture ................... 02

Artifact Studio/Gallery ........................................... 05

Ferner Galleries .................................................... 05

Krazy Krafters Taupo ............................................. 06

Kura Gallery ........................................................... 06

L’Arté Café & Gallery ............................................. 07

Lava Glass Gallery & Café ..................................... 07

Studio 92 . Maggie Dawson ................................... 08

Taupo Museum & Art Gallery ................................. 08

The Creative Café .................................................. 09

The Mallards Studio Gallery .................................. 09

Trade Aid ................................................................ 10

Tree Trunk Gallery ................................................. 10

Val Raymond Studio Gallery .................................. 11

Wildwood Gallery ................................................... 11

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WaharoaTene Waitere’s carved waharoa (gateway) has become an inconic image of Taupo, framing the view from the lakeshore south to the mountains. Carved in the late 1920s, the gateway stands at the southern end of Tongariro Street.

A : Lake end of Tongariro Street, Taupo

100% Pure New Zealand Ora : Garden Of WellbeingTaupo Museum is home to the ‘100% Pure New Zealand Ora - Garden of Wellbeing’, a very special living exhibit and Garden of National Signifi cance. This stunning New Zealand garden was designed to showcase the “essence of the central North Island on the world stage” and won gold at the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show (London) - the equivalent of the plant Olympics! Lush ferns and Cordyline (the iconic cabbage tree), together with hundreds of other plants creates the feel of the New Zealand bush. Water fl ows down the silica terraces – which were inspired by the geothermal area of Orakei Korako – and from one geothermal pool to another, as the sound of bird song drifts through the air. P : 07 376 0414 A : Story Place, Taupo

The Lake Taupo District is fortunate to have several high quality community venues for housing exhibitions, cultural and theatrical events. The region is also blessed with many stunning public sculptures and artworks, all of which have stories to tell.

Riverside MarketA produce and general merchandise market specialising in variety and quality with an emphasis on local products. The market is held in Riverside Park in the centre of town and operates every Saturday from 10am to 1pm.P : 07 378 811 A : Redoubt Road, Taupo

Art In The ParkA weekly market where local artists and craftspeople sell their own creations. It operates on Saturdays between 10am and 3pm [subject to the weather] on Colonel Roberts Reserve on the Taupo lakefront. For those wishing to sell, a permit must be purchased from the coordinators from Taupo Artz who are present on every day the market operates. A : Colonel Roberts Reserve, Taupo lakefront

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Taupo LibraryArts and infrastructure meet on the exterior of the library, with a creative proverb railing in English, Maori and Braille cut from stainless steel and designed by Peter Langford. Also incorporated are a glass canopy designed by Mark Te Kahu and an entranceway waharoa carving by Delany Brown.

P : 07 376 0070 A : Story Place, Taupo

Turangi LibraryThe Battle of the Mountains that are etched on the windows of the Turangi Public library, Te Whare Putea o Turangi, were designed by Ngati Tuwharetoa artist, Te Maari Gardiner. The windows facing west have the most striking etchings and represent all the mountains and Pihanga. The windows facing the eastern side show the Battle of the Mountains for Pihanga’s hand. At the entrance to the library are Pihanga and Tongariro.P : 07 386 8908 A : Town Centre, Turangi

Maori Rock CarvingsIn the late 1970s master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell came to his mother’s land at Lake Taupo and on a boat trip around the Western Bays he saw the cliffs at Mine Bay and saw the opportunity to use them as a canvas for his work. Matahi decided to carve a likeness of Ngatoroirangi, the visionary Maori navigator who guided the Tuwharetoa and Te Arawa tribes to the Taupo area over a thousand years ago. In recognition of the multi-cultural nature of New Zealand, Matahi also carved two smaller fi gures of Celtic design, which depict the south wind and a mermaid. The Ngatoroirangi carving took four summers to complete and the carvers took no payment other than donations to cover the cost of the scaffolding. The Maori rock carvings are over 10 metres high and are only accessible by boat. The peaceful spiritual and cultural beauty of these magnifi cent carvings towering over deep waters are beautiful in a setting sun. A : Mine Bay, Lake Taupo(only accessible by boat)

Fish FlyAs part of acknowledging our history of trout fi shing, Taupo District Council commissioned this sculpture. Brown and rainbow trout were liberated into the waters of the Central Plateau in the 1890’s.A : Horomatangi Street, Taupo

Millennium MilestonesTwenty-two mosaic artworks, designed and created by the people of Turangi in 2001, lead the visitor on an artistic journey through the area’s past, beginning with the prow of a waka and ending at the stern. Each mosaic tells part of the region’s story, and are a special blend of Maori and European history.A : Alongside SH 1, Turangi

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Hexagonal Stone TowersThe towers represent the volcanic processes at work in the heartland. Pumice, river stones, dacite, black basalt, scoria and obsidian – all local volcanic rocks – fi ll this sculpture’s six steel baskets. The hexagonal shape of each basket represents the cracks which form when lava cools quickly, as can be seen on Mason’s Rock at Whakaipo Bay, Lake Taupo.A : Corner of Tongariro Street and Spa Road, Taupo

Waharoa The Waharoa, gateway or spiritual entrance, is Contact Energy’s gift to the people of Taupo celebrating 50 years of geothermal generation in the reigon. Designed and carved by local master carver Delanie Brown, the Waharoa tells the story of the arrival of geothermal energy to the Taupo region. It was unveiled on Saturday 14 November 2009.A : Entrance to Taupo War Memorial Cenotaph, Tongariro Street, Taupo

Taupo Tectonics Created by Coromandel artist Barry Brickell in 1985, the hand-modelled terracotta tiles represent the volcanic and geological activity taking place underneath the Taupo region – the drama created by gigantic plates of the Earth’s crust grinding against one another kilometres beneath the surface. A : Corner of Ruapehu and Horomatangi Streets, Taupo

The Cloak of TiaThis stunning 3m tall blown glass sculpture is local glass blower Lynden Over’s interpretation of the great Maori explorer Tia’s own interpretation of Lake Taupo. The Tuwharetoa ancestor Tia, discovered Lake Taupo and the surrounding mountains, likening them to his own cloak. Now the 4,000 individually crafted glass feathers stand as a testament to this great explorers own artistic impression. It is the fi rst sculpture to be commissioned by the Taupo Sculpture Trust.A : Entrance of the Great Lake Centre, Tongariro Street, Taupo

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ARTIFACT STUIDIO/GALLERY

LOCATION 171 Holyoakes Road, Kinloch, TAUPO

PHONE 07 377 3088 and 378 0075 ah

EMAIL [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS Thurs - Sun 10.30am-3.30pm

Mari Moore of Artifact Gallery is an established artist, well known for her vibrant, stylised acrylics on canvas and three dimensional clay tiles.

Come and browse in the gallery, which has a wide range of unique New Zealand art - that includes painting, sculpture, jewellery and garden art.

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KURA GALLERY

LOCATION 47a Heuheu Street, TAUPO

PHONE 07 377 4068

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE www.kura.co.nz

OPERATING HOURS Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm

Contemporary New Zealand art created by New Zealand artists is the focus at KURA, which translates as ‘treasure’ in Maori. The works feature an eclectic mix of media and speak of who we are as a culture. They range from carving, weaving, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery to original paintings and prints. There is something at KURA for everyone, from the simple to the sophisticated.

KRAZY KRAFTERS TAUPO

LOCATION The Castle, 77 Spa Road, TAUPO

PHONE 07 378 1890

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE www.krazykrafters.co.nz

OPERATING HOURSMonday - Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm

Supplies and classes for card-making and scrap-booking. Your one-stop paper-craft shop; stocking lots of the latest products around, offering classes for all levels from beginners to experienced crafters. Call in and visit our friendly store, or join in on a class - everyone is welcome, would love to see you. Weekly classes and Crop sessions, monthly Crop Marathons (2nd Saturday of the month).

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LAVA GLASS GALLERY & CAFE

LOCATION 165 State Highway 5, Wairakei, TAUPO

PHONE 07 374 8400

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE www.lavaglass.co.nz

OPERATING HOURS Open 7 Days 10am - 5pm

At Lava Glass Studio you’ll be mesmerised by the hypnotic action of hand-manipulated art glass being formed at temperatures of 1,000 C. Watch Lynden Over, the resident glass blower in action. His hand-blown glass can be found in the fi nest galleries throughout Australasia. Browse in the adjoining gallery of unique New Zealand made artworks which include a wide range of collectable art glass pieces.

255 MAPARA RD, ACACIA BAY, TAUPO

OPEN WED-SUN, 9AM-4PMeveryday during Jan & all Public Holidays

PHONE 07 378 2962 www.larte.co.nz

A TRIP TO L’ARTÉ IS A VISUAL AND EDIBLE FEAST, UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED BEFORE.

The food and art at L’arté’s unique destination are exquisite! The gallery is fi lled with great New Zealand art, as well as the work of

resident potter Judi Brennan.

ONE OF LONELY PLANET’S TOP 10 EATING EXPERIENCES IN NZ!

café and gallery

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STUDIO 92 . MAGGIE DAWSON

LOCATION 92 Taharepa Road, TAUPO

PHONE 07 377 0522

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE under construction

OPERATING HOURS Most afternoons & weekends in

summer, phone or look for “OPEN” fl ag on studio

The dream; renovate the house, create a wildlife friendly garden, and have an open studio. The dream is nearing reality. Come and see what is going on. Maggie enjoys working in a variety of media and her work is strongly infl uenced by nature and environment. Enjoying design, the recent acquisition of a press means there will be lots of print-making explorations this year.

TAUPO MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

LOCATION Story Place, TAUPO

PHONE 07 376 0414

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE www.taupomuseum.co.nz

OPERATING HOURS Open Daily 10am - 4.30pm

With room to breathe and a pleasant atmosphere to relax in, the art gallery is the ideal place to browse the latest exhibitions. The work of local artists are regularly showcased, with opportunities to buy unique original art by New Zealanders from out of the gallery. The museum is also home to Ora - Garden of Wellbeing, has a traditional Maori meeting house, and a superb audiovisual experience of the Taupo District’s history.

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THE CREATIVE CAFE

LOCATION 83 Heuheu Street, TAUPO

PHONE 07 377 0261

WEBSITE www.thecreativecafe.co.nz

EMAIL [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS Tuesday - Sunday from 10am

A vibrant and inspiring studio/cafe where you can indulge in ceramic painting jewellery making (bead gallery) soy wax candle making. Relax and enjoy gourmet ‘Volcanic Coffee’ roasted in Taupo, while you create. Unleash your imagination and create your very own masterpiece! Ideal for groups and birthday parties, bookings to suit.

Come and see us at 64 Pataka Rd, Taupo 07 378 0412 . 021 241 4048

[email protected]

S T U D I O G A L L E R YArtist Carole Cornes

Full-time multi media artist Carole Cornes studied

art at Birmingham Art School in the U.K. She is

a botanical artist whose skills have led her into

vibrant stylised works including landscape, local

ora, fauna and birdlife. Large outside works

can now be viewed in Carole’s courtyard garden.

Commissions welcome. Open most days.

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TREE TRUNK GALLERY

LOCATION 21 Ohuanga Road, TURANGI

PHONE 07 386 6928

OPERATING HOURS

Open Daily 10am - 4pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday and

Easter Sunday

A 45-minute drive from Taupo brings you to a gallery that is unique in its architecture. Situated next to the New World supermarket, Tree Trunk Gallery has a wonderful variety of art, craft and gift ware from around New Zealand. Some of which is supplied by local artists from the Central Plateau region. Parents can take their time browsing the gallery while children play a game of mini golf, which operates from the same building.

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TRADE AID

LOCATION 44 Heuheu Street, TAUPO

PHONE 07 377 0584

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE www.tradeaid.org.nz

OPERATING HOURS Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm (9am-5pm

December), Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm

Trade Aid is a truly unique New Zealand based fair trade organisation. We use trade to improve the lives of the world’s most disadvantaged producers, by buying and selling their products, telling their stories and speaking out for greater justice in world trade. We go above and beyoned basic fair trade standards and give any excess profi ts back to our producers (it’s only fair!). We put producers before profi t and are 100% committed to improving their lives.

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VAL RAYMOND STUDIO GALLERY

LOCATION 18 Mere Road (Tui Street entrance), TAUPO

PHONE 07 378 6202

OPERATING HOURS Viewing welcome at hours to suit

you, please phone for an appointment

Full time professional artist Val Raymond, Dip. Fine Arts, is well known nationally for capturing the scenic magic of the central North Island. Val’s equally exquisite abstract expressions blend yesterday’s history and culture with today’s visual beauty. Open by appointment. Exclusive collections for viewing at Zea You Gallery (Horomatangi Street, Taupo), and Licorice Café (Motuoapa).

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56 Manuka Street, Taupo 3378. (07) 377 0088