Hero image: artist Dianna Fary at Holtom's Art Studios, Paekākāriki
Discover a vibrant world of art, colour and creativity–across the Kāpiti Coast. This spring, follow the Trail through open studios, galleries and creative spaces, then stay a little longer to enjoy the beaches, villages, food and relaxed rhythm of the coast.
Whether you’re planning a quick escape or a long weekend away, the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail is the perfect excuse to head north, take your time and make a trip of it across Labour Weekend, 24–26 October, and the following weekend, 31 October–1 November.
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The Kāpiti Coast Art Trail returns across Labour Weekend and the following weekend, giving you five days to explore the artists, studios and galleries that make the Trail so special.
Step inside creative spaces, meet local artists and makers, and discover original work around every corner. Then slow things down with a beach walk, a long lunch, sunset views, or a night away on the Coast.
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From boutique stays to beachside accommodation, Kāpiti has plenty of places to settle in and make the most of your Art Trail visit.
Stay close to the artists you want to see, wake up near the coast, and shape your trip around the places, flavours and views that draw you in. Then slow things down with time to wander, unwind, and enjoy the rhythm of the Coast.
Create your own self-guided Art Trail adventure. Sign up, browse participating artists, save your favourites, and start planning a route that works for your day, your weekend and your pace.
When you start planning your Trail, you’ll also go in the draw to win a $200 Art Trail voucher to spend with participating artists. Follow the Trail through coastal villages, creative spaces and hidden gems across Kāpiti — and you might take home something special along the way.
More about the $200 voucher giveaway
Keep up to date with the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail as the event gets closer. Sign up to receive Trail updates, planning tips, artist highlights and ideas for making the most of your visit.
You’ll also go in the draw to win a $300 Art Trail voucher to spend with participating artists — the perfect way to take home something special from your time on the Trail.
The winner can use their voucher with participating Art Trail artists, making it the perfect way to take home something special from the Trail.
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