The ARTbeat of the Hibiscus Coast
Creative Community
Gallery Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 3pm
Weekends: 10am to 3pm
Public Holidays: 10am to 2pm
Major exhibition now showing at Estuary Arts Centre
Now showing in the Galleries
Please help us to raise funds to Upgrade Studio Three, upgrade our studio equipment such as chairs, tables, an extractor fan and a new potters kiln.
Nau Mai Haere Mai - Welcome to Estuary Arts
Your Creative Place
Estuary Arts Centre overlooks the beautiful Te Ara Tahuna Walkway, located in Orewa on the Hibiscus Coast Highway, only 25 minutes from Auckland city centre. A creative Hub for all creatives, whatever age, level or ability.
Our Purpose
To grow and sustain a thriving arts community, collaborating with others and offering quality arts education, diverse exhibitions and providing an ever-improving hub for creative pursuits.
Our Values
Our Outcomes
Your Creative Place
Estuary Arts Centre overlooks the beautiful Te Ara Tahuna Walkway, located in Orewa on the Hibiscus Coast Highway, only 25 minutes from Auckland city centre. A creative Hub for all creatives, whatever age, level or ability.
Our Purpose
To grow and sustain a thriving arts community, collaborating with others and offering quality arts education, diverse exhibitions and providing an ever-improving hub for creative pursuits.
Our Values
- Respectful - Manaakitanga: We listen to and respect diverse viewpoints
- Inclusive - Whanaungatanga: We are welcoming and accessible
- Creative - Auahatanga: We value diverse expression
Our Outcomes
- Everyone has the opportunity to participate in the arts and arts community.
- Artist with diverse aspirations return to the centre to connect, collaborate and learn.
- EAC and collaborators are reaching more people in the community through joint programmes and projects.
- People on the Hibiscus Coast and surrounding areas know who we are and view the centre and surrounds as a vibrant, welcoming community destination.
- Our staff and volunteers are friendly and feel like valued and respected members of the EAC community.
- We have engaged,long-term funding partnerships.
Studio Three extension project
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How can you help us?
Click here for more information |
How to get to us:
From Auckland take the NX1 Bus from Customs St East/Queen St, Customs St East near Queens Arcade to the Hibiscus Coast Bus Terminal.
Then take the 981 or the 983 to 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, short walk to the Art Centre
or to plan your journey go to Auckland Transport Journey Planner
From Auckland take the NX1 Bus from Customs St East/Queen St, Customs St East near Queens Arcade to the Hibiscus Coast Bus Terminal.
Then take the 981 or the 983 to 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, short walk to the Art Centre
or to plan your journey go to Auckland Transport Journey Planner
Things people have said about us:
"it's a fantastic place for art and learning" Helene Blomfield
"Lovely art venue reflecting its unique surroundings. Appreciate its community spirit with Kim and the team being very supportive, keeping the centre relevant with a fresh approach and with recent renovations making it an even more attractive place to visit. The cafe is a bonus not to be underestimated in its value to the centre and visitors". Shirley Oxborough
Thanks you so much for having and Showing my Artworks in your World Class Gallery".
Marcus G Wise ~ Artist USA
"Lovely art venue reflecting its unique surroundings. Appreciate its community spirit with Kim and the team being very supportive, keeping the centre relevant with a fresh approach and with recent renovations making it an even more attractive place to visit. The cafe is a bonus not to be underestimated in its value to the centre and visitors" Shirley Oxborough
"Lovely holiday classes for kids. My daughter loved the mosaic and acrylic paint class she attended. Thank you to the amazing people who run and assist in these classes".
Fathima Aboobaker
Great environment to inspire your creative side. Awesome Café, delicious coffee, local treasure trove! Tracey Meyer
"Right at the beginning I had very limited English language, Kim Boyd the manager of Estuary Arts and Roy Burgoyne Potter artist truly gave me genuine support which I will always remember. Now Estuary Arts Centre is my second home." Belgin Bolu
"Great art gallery full of wonderful art from very talented artists." Ian Dunn
"it's a fantastic place for art and learning" Helene Blomfield
"Lovely art venue reflecting its unique surroundings. Appreciate its community spirit with Kim and the team being very supportive, keeping the centre relevant with a fresh approach and with recent renovations making it an even more attractive place to visit. The cafe is a bonus not to be underestimated in its value to the centre and visitors". Shirley Oxborough
Thanks you so much for having and Showing my Artworks in your World Class Gallery".
Marcus G Wise ~ Artist USA
"Lovely art venue reflecting its unique surroundings. Appreciate its community spirit with Kim and the team being very supportive, keeping the centre relevant with a fresh approach and with recent renovations making it an even more attractive place to visit. The cafe is a bonus not to be underestimated in its value to the centre and visitors" Shirley Oxborough
"Lovely holiday classes for kids. My daughter loved the mosaic and acrylic paint class she attended. Thank you to the amazing people who run and assist in these classes".
Fathima Aboobaker
Great environment to inspire your creative side. Awesome Café, delicious coffee, local treasure trove! Tracey Meyer
"Right at the beginning I had very limited English language, Kim Boyd the manager of Estuary Arts and Roy Burgoyne Potter artist truly gave me genuine support which I will always remember. Now Estuary Arts Centre is my second home." Belgin Bolu
"Great art gallery full of wonderful art from very talented artists." Ian Dunn
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Estuary Arts Centre
214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa PH: 09 4265570 Exhibitions change monthly - see our current and upcoming exhibitions for further details. |
Operating Hours
Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 3pm Weekends 10am to 3pm Public Holidays 10am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 4pm - Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm - Fridays |
