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Restore Rodney East is inviting the public to enjoy a day at the Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park, at Makarau, on April 27, and help fund their conservation work at the same time.
The group is a community driven initiative, aimed at supporting local conservation-based groups and projects to achieve their respective missions and goals.
It umbrellas one of the highest densities of groups working towards achieving pest free status in NZ.
The Gibbs Farm is an expansive, open-air sculpture park located on the on Kaipara Harbour.
Visitors will be able to wander at their own pace across manicured fields to view the giant sculptures.
The park boasts a series of major site-specific commissions and has the greatest collection of large-scale, outdoor sculptures in the country. Many of the works are by some of the world’s most renowned artists.
The walking tour normally takes around four hours. Visitors need to make their own way to the park and are encouraged to take a picnic lunch.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, along with all weather gear and a hat, sunblock and water.
Anyone with mobility issues who would like to attend, should email facilitator@rre.org.nz.
Gibbs Farm is a private property open by appointment only on scheduled monthly visitor days.
There are large lakes and ponds that will require supervision with children (if applicable), as will encounters with various animals at several locations on the property.
Entry to Gibbs Farm for ticket holders will be via the main entrance (2421 Kaipara Coast Highway).
There are $75 early bird tickets available until 11pm on April 15. General admission for tickets purchased after the above date and time will be $85 & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gibbs-farm-restore-rodney-east-fundraiser-tickets-602062534247
