Step into New Zealand’s most beautifully located Aotearoa ART collection, where extraordinary outdoor sculptures by internationally acclaimed artists create a powerful dialogue between world-class creativity and landscape, complemented by paintings and prints throughout Cable Bay Vineyards. These are pieces by globally recognised masters whose art graces prestigious museums worldwide and has earned major international awards and recognition.
This is not just a gallery, it’s an immersive journey through museum, quality contemporary art, culture, and the stunning natural beauty of the Hauraki Gulf. Each work represents the pinnacle of contemporary practice, created by artists who have achieved remarkable international standing and whose works span continents.
Free and open to all visitors to Cable Bay Vineyards, this unique art experience features an outdoor sculpture trail set among the vines, plus curated works displayed throughout the winery buildings. Here you’ll discover works that belong among the world’s most prestigious collections.
Whether you’re a wine lover, art enthusiast, or weekend explorer, this Waiheke art and wine experience offers an extraordinary encounter with contemporary art at its finest, truly unforgettable.
the collection
artists
Explore the kinetic elegance of Phil Price, the oceanic symbolism of Virginia King, and the cultural resonance of Kon Dimopoulos. Discover Anton Forde’s powerful expressions of whenua and whakapapa, Ray Haydon’s sleek sculptural gestures, and the philosophical geometry of Karyn Taylor. The collection also features works by PJ Paterson, Cruz Jimenez, Linda Holloway, Sian Torrington, Kate Van Der Drift, Alan Pearson, and Anabel Leiner — each offering a unique response to place, time, and form. Together, these artists form a vibrant tapestry of modern New Zealand creativity, set against the natural drama of Waiheke Island.
Pandora’s Box II, The Music Makers
māori art
Our centerpiece is Anton Forde’s extraordinary site-specific whenua work, created through authentic consultation with Ngāti Paoa and Taranaki iwi kaumatua and whānau. This powerful sculpture embodies the living whakapapa (genealogical connections) of Church Bay and Matiatia, making it one of Waiheke’s most culturally significant artworks.
cultural expression
Standing proudly at the edge of Cable Bay’s coastal landscape, Piupiu: Red & Black by internationally recognised artist Kon Dimopoulos is a powerful tribute to Māori heritage. Inspired by the traditional piupiu skirt, the sculpture captures movement, rhythm, and cultural identity through a striking arrangement of red and black vertical forms, colours deeply rooted in te ao Māori.
contemporary
Installed in Cable Bay’s main foyer, Linear Time Loop II by acclaimed New Zealand artist Karyn Taylor is a striking exploration of light, perception, and space. This minimalist work interacts with the natural movement of sunlight throughout the day, subtly shifting in tone and presence, inviting stillness, reflection, and a heightened awareness of the unseen forces that shape our world.
This captivating piece is just one of many in the Cable Bay Art Collection, a curated celebration of contemporary New Zealand art set against the stunning Waiheke Island landscape. The collection features standout works including the iconic Lookout: Pacific Radiolaria (2011) by Virginia King, a must-see for anyone interested in the evolution of art, nature, and form in Aotearoa.
