Auckland Street Art Walking Tour
Auckland, New Zealand
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Trip Type: Literary, Art & Music Tours
Duration: 90 minutes
Be inspired and amazed by Auckland's street-art scene. This 90 minute walking tour will lead you through K-Road and Ponsonby to discover Auckland's creative and alternative side.
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Be inspired and amazed by Auckland's street-art scene. This 90 minute walking tour will lead you through K-Road and Ponsonby to discover Auckland's creative and alternative side.Take a journey through the more colorful side of Auckland City, focusing on areas known for their artistic and bohemian culture. Learn about the history and cultural happenings of trendy Ponsonby and edgy K Road from your expert local guide.
The Auckland Street Art Walking Tour will begin in the trendy suburb of Ponsonby, home to a large concentration of galleries, outdoor sculptures and street art. Your guide will share with you the chequered history that lies beneath the artistic surface of Ponsonby.
Walking past large scale murals and a number of historic buildings, the tour will then take you on a colorful journey down Karangahape Road. This notorious street is packed full of artist studios, edgy street art, and interesting histories. Let your guide take you off the beaten tourist track down side streets and alleyways to discover the freshest street art and graffiti Auckland City has to offer.
Passing through the trendy St Kevin’s Arcade you will see a range of artist studios and murals featuring a diverse set of works by big names like Askew One, Flox and Component. The tour will then take you through the picturesque Myers Park, home to a number of intriguing outdoor sculptures which make for great photo opportunities.
The tour will conclude in the heart of Auckland City at Aotea Square, in close connection to further arts and cultural attractions you may wish to explore after the tour.
This 90 minute walking tour is a fun, inspiring and engaging way to learn about Auckland's history, culture and local secrets. Your guide will answer questions, give you recommendations and ensure you take home some great photos and memories.
Tour Highlights:
-Ponsonby’s Gallery and Café Culture
-Peace Murals
-Street Art by a number of talented Auckland street artists
-The Red Light District of K Road
-St Kevin’s Arcade
-Myers Park
-Thrift Shops
-Artist Studios
-Public Sculptures
-& Much More!
The Auckland Street Art Walking Tour will begin in the trendy suburb of Ponsonby, home to a large concentration of galleries, outdoor sculptures and street art. Your guide will share with you the chequered history that lies beneath the artistic surface of Ponsonby.
Walking past large scale murals and a number of historic buildings, the tour will then take you on a colorful journey down Karangahape Road. This notorious street is packed full of artist studios, edgy street art, and interesting histories. Let your guide take you off the beaten tourist track down side streets and alleyways to discover the freshest street art and graffiti Auckland City has to offer.
Passing through the trendy St Kevin’s Arcade you will see a range of artist studios and murals featuring a diverse set of works by big names like Askew One, Flox and Component. The tour will then take you through the picturesque Myers Park, home to a number of intriguing outdoor sculptures which make for great photo opportunities.
The tour will conclude in the heart of Auckland City at Aotea Square, in close connection to further arts and cultural attractions you may wish to explore after the tour.
This 90 minute walking tour is a fun, inspiring and engaging way to learn about Auckland's history, culture and local secrets. Your guide will answer questions, give you recommendations and ensure you take home some great photos and memories.
Tour Highlights:
-Ponsonby’s Gallery and Café Culture
-Peace Murals
-Street Art by a number of talented Auckland street artists
-The Red Light District of K Road
-St Kevin’s Arcade
-Myers Park
-Thrift Shops
-Artist Studios
-Public Sculptures
-& Much More!
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