Arts and Crafts on The Heads

Art Trail/Art Tours: Whangarei Heads, Northland

Whangarei Heads’ spectacular natural beauty has attracted many artists who live in the area and exhibit their work in very beautiful galleries. Some sell work from all over New Zealand while others relate solely to the work of the owner-artist.

Most of these are open daily, especially if visits are organised in advance. Check with your accommodation provider.

Parua Bay Gallery

143 Te Rongo Rd, Parua Bay. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm plus Public Holidays.
Michael Brennan and Veronica Halloran warmly invite you to a gallery which we proudly built, and now own and operate. We take great care in selecting quality original works from New Zealand artists, showcasing glassware, wood, pottery, jewellery, and Oamaru Stone sculpture.

09 436 5985  

Mac`s Laminated Woodcraft

219 Te Rongo Road, Parua Bay. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm or by appointment.

09 436 4013  

Aindreis Gallery and Studio.

Original paintings and prints by Polly Anderson, 1292 Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay. Open at weekends from Labour weekend to Easter or by appointment. andreis@hotmail.com

Mobile 021 141 0990  

Poolside Gallery

1 Stuart Road, McLeod Bay. Landscape and Marine Art by Patricia D Owens. “If I’m home, I’m open” Ring first

09 434 0092  

Reo Tahiti

66 Reotahi Rd, McLeod Bay, sits on a 2 acre park like setting surrounded by stunning sea views, a majestic mountain and beautiful garden art. The Gallery is open on Wednesdays or by appointment. Make a booking for 5 or more and be greeted with a glass of bubbles on your arrival. Bring a picnic if you like. The Artist Studio 'JOXART' is open to view if the resident artist Jeanine Oxenius is working.

09 4340880 or 021 2231983  

Studio 46

Studio 46, 46 Reotahi Rd. Contemporary art by Sheryl O’Gorman Master of Fine arts. Open by appointment. Also art workshops offered to small groups. Phone

09 4340148  

Douglas Chowns

Douglas Chowns, McKenzie Bay. 2432 Whangarei Heads Rd. Professional international artist.
Open 7 days.

09 434 0819  

The Barn

The Barn at Ocean Beach, Kauri specialist. Raw slabs to fine wood turning. Bowls, platters, serving boards, photo frames. Sudio workshop open most days or call to make an appointment. Rupert Newbold.

09 434 0744