School Visits at Brick Bay
An Inspiring, Low-Stress Outdoor Learning Experience
Looking for an excursion that genuinely extends classroom learning - without adding pressure to your planning?
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail offers a structured yet flexible outdoor learning environment where students engage with contemporary New Zealand sculpture in a natural setting just one hour from Auckland.
Clear Curriculum Connections
A visit aligns naturally with The Arts, English, Social Sciences and Science, while supporting the NZ Curriculum key competencies — particularly thinking, relating to others, and participating and contributing.
Students interpret meaning, respond to materials and scale, explore place and identity, and practise visual literacy in a real-world context.
Easy to Plan
We provide:
- Printed trail maps for all students
- Age-appropriate activity maps
- Interpretive signage for independent inquiry
- Background material on artists and artworks
- Support with planning if needed
You’re welcome to shape the experience around your own unit plan — whether that’s sculpture, creative writing, sustainability themes, or place-based learning.
Manageable Group Experience
- School visits: Monday–Friday, 10am–2pm
- Up to 40 students per group (larger groups can be staggered)
- Approximately 60–90 minutes to walk the full trail
- Clearly marked pathways
- Toilet facilities at the start and end of the trail
The trail layout naturally disperses groups, allowing students to engage without crowding.
Cost & Access
- Students: $12
- Teachers and supervisors: Free
- Under 5s: Free
We also offer the Brick Bay Young Art Explorers Grant to ensure cost is not a barrier. Please let us know at booking if support is needed.
Facilities That Make the Day Easy
- Designated lunch areas (The Row or Pecan Orchard)
- Optional takeaway hot drinks
- Onsite toilets
- Car and coach access (with guidance for bus providers)
We encourage a leave-no-trace approach to care for the whenua.
Complimentary Familiarisation Visit for Teachers
We understand that booking an excursion involves careful consideration.
If you’re thinking about bringing your class, we warmly invite you to visit Brick Bay complimentary to explore the trail, review the facilities, and see how it might fit within your programme.
Simply contact us in advance to arrange your visit.
Seeing the experience first-hand often makes planning straightforward and gives you confidence in what your students will gain.
Ready to Plan Your Visit?
We’re here to make the process smooth from first enquiry to the day itself.
We look forward to welcoming you and your students to Brick Bay.