Trail showcases peninsula

Business Whangaparāoa has had its plan to create a walking and cycling trail around the peninsula, complete with art installations, approved by the local board. Artists impression of one proposed sculpture.

A walking and cycling trail, from Gulf Harbour to Stanmore Bay, designed to showcase Whangaparāoa Peninsula, is being developed by Business Whangaparāoa.

The 14km pathway will be mapped and usesexisting pathways and roads and, in some places, the beach.

The association now has Hibiscus & Bays Local Board approval to place new signs and art installations on the route, as well as checkpoints where people can scan QR codes to link to the Business Whangaparāoa website and augmented reality (AR) adventures. 

The business association will be responsible for maintaining the art installations and new signs.

Business Whangaparāoa business activator, Sarah Carr, says three artworks by local artists have been chosen, and funding to commission those is currently being sought. They also need approval for one site, which is on Auckland Transport land.

Backstory: June 13, 2022