Visitor Information
Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week
10:00am – 4:00pm
(Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)
Admission tickets are valid for entry all day.
We recommend allowing at least an hour and a half to experience the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery.
What's On
Our Hundertwasser in New Zealand 1973-2000 exhibition includes original paintings, graphic works, tapestries, applied art, original posters and architectural models. It is the largest exhibition of Hundertwasser's work outside his native Vienna.
With a changing programme of exhibitions, the Wairau Māori Art Gallery celebrates and showcases the best of contemporary Māori art and customary practice in Aotearoa.
We also have a range of workshops and events on offer, from art activations to community exhibitions to our home schoolers programme.
Guided Tours
Book a Guided Tour to enrich your visit to the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery.
Our expert guides bring Hundertwasser’s story to life, sharing his profound connection to New Zealand and the lasting impact of his unique artistic vision.
Tours include the Hundertwasser in New Zealand 1973-2000 exhibition, the Wairau Māori Art Gallery and the Afforested Roof.
Guided Tours run Thursday to Sunday 11.00am - 12.00pm. Tickets are available online or at the door.
School Groups
We warmly welcome all Schools and Kura to the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery.
Our tailored Schools/Kura Programme offers engaging and educational experiences designed to inspire creativity and deepen understanding of Hundertwasser’s art, legacy and ecological vision.
Let us help make your visit a memorable learning journey!
MuseumShop
Our MuseumShop has a beautiful range of objects of applied art imported from Europe including Hundertwasser-designed porcelain and authentic fine art prints. There are also handpicked items inspired by art, nature and creativity including Māori art, books and jewellery.
It is the perfect place to find a beautiful souvenir to take home, while also serving as an extension of the exhibitions and an information hub about Hundertwasser.
Open 7 days a week
10:00am – 4:00pm
(Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)
Free to enter via the main entrance.
Restaurant
Loved for its great breakfasts, variety of lunch options and inspired dinner menu, the Aqua Restaurant at the Hundertwasser Art Centre is celebrated for its exceptional atmosphere.
Aqua serves brunch and lunch seven days a week and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. The restaurant can also be hired for private dining, celebrations and business lunches.
Entry to Aqua is via the tower inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre or the bricked ramp outside the main entrance.
Show your Hundertwasser Art Centre ticket and receive 20% off your coffee!
Accessibility
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, including those with neurodiversity, disabilities and access needs.
Our friendly and compassionate team is here to support you—please let us know how we can assist and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Location
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is located on the waterfront at the Town Basin in Whangārei. We are situated at 81 Dent Street; however, the main entrance is via the Town Basin beside the marina.