Coastal Arts Trail

Art galleries, studios & museums

Manawatū, Whanganui and Taranaki

The scenic self-drive journey to art galleries and museums. Head off-the-beaten-track to studios and creative rural communities.

Discover unique galleries, learn traditional skills at a wide range of workshops and experience the ahurea tuakiri (cultural identities) of Manawatū, Whanganui and Taranaki.

Art is at the heart of these region’s communities, elevating cultural expression and lending vibrancy to life. The Coastal Arts Trail takes in a broad range of classical and Māori art.

Visitors can enjoy sculpture, postmodern and street art, and experience first-hand the works of internationally renowned local artists.

Browse the galleries and start planning your trip along the Coastal Arts Trail.

Palmerston North Manawatu | Coastal Arts Trail | Te Manawa Gallery

Manawatū

Whanganui

Taranaki

GALLERIES

80+

Manawatū - Whanganui - Taranaki

Distance: 230km approx one way

From contemporary crafts in Whanganui, to seafront sculptures in Taranaki and fine arts in Manawatū, each region has so much to offer.

Official Coastal Arts Trail Website

TE MANAWA MUSEUM OF ART, SCIENCE AND HERITAGE
Te Manawa is the cultural heart of a city that thrives on discovery – entertaining and inspiring people from all walks of life for more than 40 years. It’s more than a museum and a gallery. It’s a place where concepts and communities come together.
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ZIMMERMAN ART GALLERY
Established in 2010, Zimmerman represents established and emerging New Zealand artists, including Palmerston North artists Paul Dibble, Fran Dibble and Naga Tsutsumi.
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SQUARE EDGE ARTS CENTRE
Square Edge Arts Centre has been run by Square Edge Community Arts (a not-for-profit community arts organisation) for over 40 years. They develop and deliver an annual exhibitions programme and work with artists and the community to offer classes, workshops, opportunities, studio and bookable spaces, and events.
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MORE MANAWATŪ GALLERIES AND OPEN STUDIOS...
Art is at the heart of the Manawatū community, elevating cultural expression and lending vibrancy to life. Absorb the pulsing creativity that weaves itself throughout the region at one of the expertly curated galleries, featuring local, national and international pieces.
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