'Mothers and Daughters' Renate Verbrugge

Explore the art galleries, museums, and open studios of Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatū through the Coastal Arts Trail – an easy, self-driving art-lovers’ tour between the regions.

The Coastal Arts Trail follows the pulse of creativity running through these three regions, offering insight into the lives and inspirations of the artists and creatives that live there. Discover unique galleries, learn traditional skills at a wide range of workshops, and experience the ahurea tuakiri (cultural identities) of these regions.

The Coastal Arts Trail was launched in early 2021 and is managed by Venture Taranaki, Whanganui & Partners and CEDA (Central Economic Development Agency).

Explore Taranaki’s Galleries and public sculpture

Hidden treasures along the coast

Not only is Ngāmotu where it’s at, State Highway 45 has so many discoveries to be made. Every stop from New Plymouth to Patea, there are pockets of artists everywhere. From glass artists, printmakers, textile artists and independent galleries, the coast has it all… not to mention the view on your way.

Taranaki Arts Trail

Opunake Open Studios

  • The Jewel and the Jeweller

    The Jewel and the Jeweller

  • Big Wave Territory, John Reynolds

  • Kingsroy Gallery

  • Fenton St Arts Collective

  • The Seat by Arno De Vaan

  • Fenton St Arts Collective

  • Puke Ariki Museum

  • Credit: Caitlyn Finnerty.

    Gover St Art Gallery

  • Claire Jensen and Viv Daly.

    Into the Blue Gallery Opunake