The Gordonton
Art & Design Trail
The 2025 Gordonton Art & Design Trail is a vibrant event that brings together local artists, showcasing their diverse talents in the scenic rural setting of Gordonton, northeast of Hamilton in the Waikato. The trail spans over the weekend of the 5th & 6th of April, turning the village and surrounding countryside into a gallery, where visitors can explore various art forms such as painting, sculpture, mixed media and pottery.
You are invited to local Artists Studio’s and local businesses in Gordonton hosting an array of artists. This unique event allows art lovers to meet the creators and purchase original works, supporting the local artistic community.
Many of our artists have deep ties to the area, adding a personal touch to the experience. Alongside art, visitors can also enjoy Gordonton’s boutique shops, cafes and historical sites.
Trail Maps will be available soon, you can download them from this website or collect them from the following businesses in Gordonton: Zealong Tea Estate, Clandon Daffodils, Wairere Nursery, Mandarin Tree Art Gallery, Cornerstone Alpaca Stud, MatteBlack Cafe, Woodlands Garden Grove Cafe, Arkanda Living & Antiques & Morrinsville Gallery.
Trail Maps will also be available during the Art Trail from all our Trail destinations.
Explore the Gordonton Countryside at the
Gordonton Art & Design Trail 2025
2025 Gordonton Art & Design
Trail Preview Exhibition
4 - 30 March 2025
Morrinsville gallery
As part of our fifth anniversary of the Gordonton Art & Design Trail we are having a preview exhibition at the Morrinsville Art Gallery from the 4 – 30th March 2025.
We warmly invite you to the Arts Chat, 10.30 am, 11th March at the Morrinsville Gallery.
You are also invited to the Some of our artists will speak about their work & the Gordonton Art & Design Trail.
2025 Gordonton Art & Design
Preview exhibtion
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors who make the Gordonton Art & Design Trail possible. Their support allows us to celebrate local art and keep this event thriving. We encourage everyone to support these businesses, as they help nurture creativity in our community.
Look out for sponsor information during the trail and consider visiting them for your next purchase or project. Your support helps us grow the Gordonton Art & Design Trail year after year!
A special acknowledgement goes to Web8, a proud supporter of the Gordonton Art & Design Trail for providing digital marketing services that help connect the event with a wider audience. Web8 is passionate about boosting visibility for local initiatives like this through tailored web design, SEO and digital marketing strategies.
If you need assistance with promoting your event or business, contact Web8 for all your web marketing needs —let’s bring your digital presence to life!