"Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth"
- Pablo Picasso
The Outdoor Gallery is an outdoor sculpture garden provided for the public by Auckland Airport. Nestled amidst native trees are eleven pieces of artwork by New Zealand artists. The gallery is open to the public free of charge, and you are encouraged to pack a picnic and bring the family.
No dogs allowed and there are no public toilets at the gallery itself (though there are some at the shops not too far away.
Please respect the art - no climbing on the sculptures. The lake is not suitable for swimming. There is plenty of bird life to admire as well as the art.
Each piece of artwork has a QR code to scan for further information about the artwork and the artist.
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
- Thomas Merton
The cache begins at the published co-ordinates. There you will find the co-ordinates leading you on to the next waypoint.
“A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.”
- Leonardo da Vinci
Cache contains logbook and pencil and a few small trade items.
Closest parking is next to Butterfly Creek. The sealed carpark is for patrons only but the gravel park next door is airport property. Alternatively there is plenty of parking by the Airport shops.