🚨 TRAVEL UPDATES:
Our scheduled outing to Willow Orchard has been replaced, as the apple picking season finished in April. Also, 2025 is likely to be the final year public picking will be available so unfortunately we won’t get to reshedule this outing for a later date.
🍎 TRAVEL DESTINATION:
McCahon House Titirangi - A guided tour of Colin McMahon’s House Museum by our Host — Jack.
❗ IMPORTANT NOTE:
McCahon House is not suitable for those with restricted mobility due to steps and steep slopes but everyone is still welcome to enjoy this trip with us. If this applies to you, feel free to relax and continue enjoying your lunch at the café, or take a leisurely stroll around the local area or in the art gallery next door while others visit the museum. We'll return to collect you after approximately 45 minutes.
The path to the museum is steep so please wear suitable non-slip footwear — I recommend closed shoes.
📍 DEPARTURE LOCATION:
Salvation Army Church - 32 Greenview Lane, Red Beach (downstairs and inside)
🕒 SCHEDULE:
- Meet at: 10:15 AM
- Depart at: 10:30 AM
- Arrive - Deco Eatery - 11:30pm - 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi, Auckland - next to Te Uru Art Gallery
- Arrive - McCahon House - 1:00am - 67 Otitori Bay Road French Bay Titirangi
- Return by: 3:00 PM (estimated)
🔄 DESCRIPTION:
Colin McCahon (1919–1987) stands as one of New Zealand’s most influential modernist artists, renowned for his profound integration of landscape, spirituality, and text within his works. His artistic journey traversed the length of New Zealand, from the southern regions of Otago to the northern reaches of Ahipara, reflecting a deep connection to the country's diverse terrains .
📝 BOOK HERE:
Bookings are available from 15th April 2025 and seats are allocated on a ‘first paid first seated’ basis.
- Travel: $15 per person
- Admission: $5 - suggested donation (please make your donation at McMahon House by cash or eftpos)