Join the Just Because Charitable Trust for an exclusive one-off experience at Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park, North Auckland. 

Gibbs Farm, the internationally renowned open-air sculpture park located in Kaipara Harbour, is opening its gates for us on Thursday 3rd December 2020. It contains the largest collection of large-scale outdoor sculptures in New Zealand.

Gibbs Farm includes major works by Anish Kapoor, Graham Bennett, Chris Booth, Daniel Buren, Neil Dawson, Marijke de Goey, Andy Goldsworthy, Sol LeWitt, Peter Nicholls, George Rickey, Richard Serra, Kenneth Snelson, Richard Thompson, Leon van den Eijkel and Zhan Wang.

Funds raised will support the work of Just Because Charitable Trust. This will enable us to continue to provide education events and Just Because Pamper Packs to women experiencing challenging times within New Zealand and Care Packs for women living in temporary housing.  As a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to empower, educate and enable women to live a fulfilling life.

Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, you will need to take all your rubbish home with you.

Please read Gibbs Farm's Terms and Conditions (below) before booking your tickets. Please note Gibbs Farm is a private property, open by appointment only on scheduled monthly visitor days bookable through their website www.gibbsfarm.org.nz.

 FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is parking at Gibbs Farm.  

What can I bring into the event? You can bring a picnic lunch, but all rubbish needs to be taken with you. Alcohol is not permitted. No animals permitted at Gibbs Farm.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please email Karen at info@justbecause.nz

Additional Information

Please note Gibbs Farm's Terms of Access:

1.     Access to Gibbs Farm is by appointment only and is between 10.00am and 2.00pm on the notified day.

2.     A Farm representative will meet you at the Farm entrance, 2421 Kaipara Coast Highway, to allow access and orientation.

3.     It is essential you bring your written confirmation with you i.e. your email booking confirmation.

4.     A Gibbs Farm Booklet will be provided on arrival as a guide for sculpture identification and location along with clarification of areas open to visitors.

5.     As an operational Farm, Gibbs Farm has several areas that are potentially hazardous to your health and safety. Please note the following:

• Farm machinery – keep clear of all vehicles and machinery whether moving or not.

• Animals – please do not feed or chase animals that are fenced or those that are roaming free. You may be able to feed the giraffe providing our staff are on hand to supervise the activity.

• Uneven surfaces – when walking please be aware of the natural surroundings, including water hazards, steep slopes, slippery loose and uneven surfaces.

• Fences – treat all fencing as being electrified.

• Pest traps and Bait stations – keep clear of these as they may injure or contain poisonous material.

6.     Please adhere to all signage, and do not climb on artworks.

7.     Toilets are provided and clearly marked on the map within the Gibbs Farm Booklet. All other buildings are private and are not to be entered.

8.     Gibbs Farm contains several animals that roam free. Please do no feed or chase them.

9.     No animals or domestic pets are allowed – believe it or not, this includes dogs!

10.  Please do not climb on or into any sculptures.

11.  Please remove all rubbish.

12.  Alcohol is not allowed.

13.  Photography is allowed.

14.  Please keep driving speeds below 25 km per hour.

15.  Access to all artworks is on foot, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Farm Manager.

16.  There is no fee for visiting the farm.

17.  Visits are not weather dependent.

18.  Good walking shoes are necessary as the farm is a 3-4 hour walking experience.

19. The use of drones is prohibited on Gibbs Farm.

Emergencies

In the event of an accident or health emergency, please contact one of our staff on Quad Bikes. They have access to First Aid Kits and a Defibrillator. In the unlikely event of a Farm wide emergency please return to your vehicle

Have a safe and enjoyable day

Gibbs Farm KAIPARA HARBOUR NEW ZEALAND