The headland sculpture walk on Waiheke Island begins near Church Bay and provides views of the Hauraki Gulf as well as nearby islands like Motutapu and Rangitoto. The walk ends at Matiatia Bay where ferries arrive from Auckland, and features sculptures along the route as well as a pavilion where visitors can purchase food, drinks and view smaller sculptures.
18. You have just viewed the beautiful scenery along a walkway that begins near
Church Bay and ends at Matiatia Bay, where ferries deliver passengers from
Auckland.
The walk overlooks Hauraki Gulf, Motutapu Island, Rangitoto Island, and Rakino
Island, as well as several views of Matiatia Bay and its headlands.
The 2013 sculpture walk ends at Matiatia near the ferry terminal, where there is a
pavilion to purchase food and drinks, and to view a selection of smaller sculptures.
For more information if accessing this slideshow from a location other than my
website, and to view sculptures from the 2013 walk and the previous two walks,
visit:
http://by-julietbonnay.com/2013/01/waiheke-headland-sculpture-walk/
Editor's Notes
Looking towards Church Bay.
Large yacht anchored near Church Bay, with Motuihi Island superimposed on the mainland.
Looking across at Motuihe Island.
Looking across at Motutapu Island sitting in front of Rangitoto Island.
A lone puhutukawa tree on a hill.
South Matiatia Bay headland with the prizewinning sculpture, Pavilion Structure, by Gregor Kregar
Looking out at the entrance to Matiatia Harbour, with Motutapu Island in the background.
Looking out of Matiatia Bay towards Motutapu Island on the left and Rakino Island on the right.
Matiatia Bay headland
Entrance to Matiatia Bay
Matiatia Bay entrance with Rakino Island in the distance.
The Entrance to Matiatia Bay, with The Noises (small islands) in the distance.