Outdoor Art Trail at Waimangu Volcanic Valley

The Outdoor Art Trail at Waimangu Volcanic Valley is now open! The art trail is free with admission to the geothermal valley.

Eleven works of art, ranging from textiles to photography, have been digitally printed onto large panels to form an interactive art trail. The artwork will be digitally printed on vinyl to withstand weather and geothermal conditions.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley general manager David Blackmore said manuhiri could already explore the valley and its history through the guides, app and information boards, but the art trail will share Waimangu's story in a new way.

"The art selected for the trail is both creative and engaging and it's been interesting to see how each artist has interpreted the various aspects of Waimangu, including its history, flora and fauna and geothermal landscape.

"This is a great opportunity for manuhiri to experience something a little bit different in their own backyard.

"We're proud of our heritage and wish to commemorate our special place with this outdoor art trail for manuhiri from across Aotearoa and the world (eventually) to enjoy."