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A flag planted in the sand on a quiet beach overlooks the ocean, with a small island visible offshore under a blue sky.

Wherever the art takes you, expect the unexpected on this self-guided tour.

The visual arts are well and truly alive on Wellington’s South Coast. Spend a day, or the whole weekend, hopping between studios and exhibitions hosted by more than 50 artists. You will find painting, drawing, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and more. It’s an opportunity to celebrate multi-generational creativity and meet the makers. Along the way, browse local stores and stop for refreshments. 

Pick your pace, personalised program, and mode of transport. Walk, drive, bike or scoot between locations from Berhampore through to Houghton Bay. Trail goers can use the code ARTIST for a free 20-minute Flamingo ride and score a free coffee with any purchase at local café Coucou.

Want to go deeper? Grab a ticket for the Art of Making screening at Empire Cinema, watch a live performance by Hanne Jøstensen, or register for the free art walking tour.

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Painted bee sculpture.

Bee in the City

14 September – 8 November 2026Wellington Waterfront

Vintage photographs of buildings, people, and landscapes arranged on a wooden surface.

Wellington Heritage Festival

24 October – 15 November 2026Various locations

A photograph of people shopping at the Go Green Expo at TSB Arena in Wellington

Wellington Go Green Expo 2026

7 – 8 November 2026TSB Arena

LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition

LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition

27 June – 26 October 2026Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre

Cornelia Parker Cold Dark Matter

Cornelia Parker

10 October 2026 – 7 March 2027City Gallery Wellington

The busy and vibrant interior of Charley Noble, with customers sitting at tables and servers waiting tables, and kitchen staff in the background preparing food.

Charley Noble

A haven for fine food lovers, Wellington steakhouse restaurant Charley Noble has a menu and drinks list to match its surroundings and building.

A chef from Scopa making pizzas with their back turned, wearing a yellow Scopa shirt.

Get a taste of Italy at Scopa

Owned and run by a pair of brothers, this Cuba Street institution serves up wood-fired pizzas and old-school charm.

Three people eat crab and other seafood plates at The Crab Shack on Queens Wharf.

The Crab Shack

The charm and flavour of Cape Cod come to Wellington in this prime waterfront location. The Crab Shack combines a fun and energetic environment with food to match.

Two customers dining at Loretta on Cuba Street. One smiles at the other as they eat.

Loretta

Gather for a fun, relaxed meal at Loretta, a lively Cuba Street restaurant. Best known for its wood-fired pizzas, which use fresh local ingredients.

The forecourt outside Aratoi. There is a large archway with carved Māori figures and motifs in the middle of the forecourt. A family of three are walking through it. The Aratoi buildings are in the background.

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Aratoi Museum of Art and History acts as a vibrant cultural focal point for the Wairarapa. Located in Masterton, it showcases the best art, historical artefacts, and local taonga Māori.