We have made a change to our domain name – we have recently switched to a ‘.nz’ domain. Our website address is now www.finearttours.nz All our email addresses have also switched. Please take this opportunity to update your records to…
Xmas holiday period contact
We will be operating throughout the Xmas and New Year period, however, our office will be closed from 25th December 2017 – 2nd January 2018. For last minute requests or urgent communications regarding tours and client bookings during this period,…
The art of Banksy
From the 5th January – 6th February 2018, those visiting Auckland city will get the chance to view a major retrospective of one of the most important artists to emerge in the latter part of the 20th century at the…
George Orwell’s 1984 coming to Auckland
Another great exclusive just announced by the Auckland Arts Festival team for 2018 – George Orwell’s 1984. View the promotional clip here.
New dates for Gibbs Farm tours 2018
This property is the most sought after creative venue in New Zealand and is regarded by many as the world’s best sculpture park. Featuring works by leading contemporary sculptors such as Andy Goldsworthy, Sir Anish Kapoor and Richard Serra, the…
The spice islands
It was truly a travel highlight to visit the eastern islands in Indonesia where, for hundreds of years, Europeans fought with Indigenous tribes, Asians and Africans to gain control of the spice trade. Hiking through the forest here, it’s possible…
Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth
Len Lye is one of New Zealand’s most internationally respected contemporary artists, yet many kiwis are unaware of just how ground breaking and innovative he was. Lye was born in Christchurch in 1901 and spent the early part of his…
English National Ballet is heading to Auckland
The English National Ballet are heading exclusively to Auckland with leading choreographer, Akram Khan, during the 2018 Auckland Arts Festival. The New York Times labelled the show ‘the best work Khan has ever created’, which, given his reputation is high…
Waterlight Graffiti
This free public art event was on in Auckland’s Aotea Square during August. Created by French artist Antonin Fourneau, it was a new spin on the concept of street art which, in many instances, is designed to beautify cityscapes temporarily.…
Qualmark Gold Certification
Fine Art Tours NZ has been awarded gold level certification under the new Qualmark assessment programme. This reflects a lot of hard work on behalf of our amazing team; thanks to all of you for your absolute focus on developing…