The Little Gallery - Whangamata and Tairua

The Little Gallery - Whangamata and Tairua More than an art gallery... we put the heART into your home. Private viewings and consultations avail

Visit The Little Galleries in Tairua and Whangamata, where discerning art enthusiasts can enjoy and purchase affordable, quality artwork by leading local and NZ artists. These diverse galleries pride themselves on offering 'a little of the best,' representing over 50 artists from the Coromandel and around New Zealand. These spaces are a must-see destination for tourists, as well as a place of prid

e within the Tairua and Whangamata communities. The Little Galleries are managed as a co-operative, with artists lending their time and support to run the gallery space. Visitors are provided with the unique opportunity to meet the artists themselves and learn more about their practice. The galleries regularly hosts public events throughout the year including artist talks and exhibition openings, and with an ever-changing display of artwork, there is always a reason to visit The Little Gallery in Tairua and Whangamata!

13/09/2026

Our famous coasters are re-stocked!

$9.80 each

So pop into our galleries between 10-3 every day except Tuesday and start 'stocking' up for Christmas... pardon the pun!! 🎄

Christmas is only 3 months away ... sssssh 😉

To make you smile 🩷Buy it because you love it 😉Both our galleries are open all weekend 10-3 🏖️☀️This quote is from artis...
11/09/2026

To make you smile 🩷

Buy it because you love it 😉

Both our galleries are open all weekend 10-3 🏖️☀️

This quote is from artist Lili Dauphinee

EXCITING NEWS - We’re thrilled to announce that The Little Gallery is now representing the incredibly talented Sofia Min...
11/09/2026

EXCITING NEWS - We’re thrilled to announce that The Little Gallery is now representing the incredibly talented Sofia Minson Art

Sofia is one of New Zealand’s most recognised contemporary artists, with a reputation that extends well beyond our shores. Her distinctive work draws on her deep fascination with people, culture, mythology and the natural world, creating paintings that are rich in symbolism, detail and storytelling.

We’re incredibly proud to bring Sofia’s work to The Little Gallery and to share her extraordinary talent with our collectors and visitors in Tairua and Whangamatā. If you know Sofia’s work, you’ll understand why we’re so excited. And if you’re discovering her for the first time… you’re in for a treat.

We are excited to showcase our first limited edition print from Sofia called Aoraki Fractalis - pictured here, framed beautifully and available at The Little Gallery in Whangamata - can also be purchased unframed and sent direct to you.

A surreal, interdimensional view of Aoraki Mt Cook, Ngai Tahu's sacred mountain, as seen from the Ho**er Glacier terminal lake.

Triangular patterns, found in eastern sacred geometry, mathematical fractals and traditional Maori art, are painted in shiny, metallic gold and dominate the realm of Rakinui - the Sky Father.

White snow from the mountain drips as a waterfall to the bottom of the painting where curious saffron-robed Buddhist monks serenly walk by. To Sofia the monks represent a human element of flesh, blood, religion and culture, attempting to connect to a larger cosmic picture.

If you love the story behind the artwork and the artist you will fall in love with Sofia's stunning artwork. Click on the link below for all the information or pop in and view this stunning limited edition print for yourself ...

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/art-work/tag/sofia-minson

To read more about Sofia here is the link ...

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/artists/item/sofia-minson

We love this little cutie by local Tairua Artist Jennifer Panther called 'Coffee for Tui'.A fun small painting that woul...
10/09/2026

We love this little cutie by local Tairua Artist Jennifer Panther called 'Coffee for Tui'.

A fun small painting that would look fantastic in a kitchen!

You can meet Jennifer at The Little Gallery in Tairua today where she shares the day with Sue Foster so pop in and say hi to them both.

Galleries are both open 10-3 today through until Monday ...

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/art-work/tag/jennifer-panther

You can meet another of our local Tairua Artists, Sue Foster, in The Little Gallery in Tairua tomorrow!Fantail in Flight...
10/09/2026

You can meet another of our local Tairua Artists, Sue Foster, in The Little Gallery in Tairua tomorrow!

Fantail in Flight is a meticulously hand painted small original painting by Sue which was inspired by a little fantail that frequents our garden in the gallery and came in to say hi to Sue when she was volunteering.

All information is on our website along with a lot of other work by Sue ...

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/art-work/tag/sue-foster

We had a private viewing for a car club today and collaborated with coromandelchocolate to give our guests something to ...
09/09/2026

We had a private viewing for a car club today and collaborated with coromandelchocolate to give our guests something to sweeten their drive through to Whitianga.

If you belong to a club or group and would like a private viewing in either of our galleries let us know and we can create a special experience just for you.

Today our guests were entertained by visual trickery artist John Wilson who shared his story about his incredible work.

Huge thank you to Dee, Mardi and Jo Cullen who hosted our guests ☀️🏖️

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/

'Dreaming of Summer' - it wont be long and we wont have to dream about summer!This stunning Jane Galloway original paint...
06/09/2026

'Dreaming of Summer' - it wont be long and we wont have to dream about summer!

This stunning Jane Galloway original painting captures the essence of a Kiwi summer with the Pohutukawa flowers front and centre and lots of summer action on Cooks Beach.

If you've always wanted to own one of Jane's original paintings then check this one out. Framed beautifully so it looks like you are looking through the window you can view at The Little Gallery in Whangamata open today then from Wednesday 10-3.

All information is on our website link below ...

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/art-work/tag/jane-galloway

A very happy Fathers Day to all the 'father figures' out there, past and present.We hope you have a sweet treat today wh...
05/09/2026

A very happy Fathers Day to all the 'father figures' out there, past and present.

We hope you have a sweet treat today whatever that means for you.

If you'd like a sweet memory that lasts forever - we have you covered with artwork by .artist and .

Or just pop into either of our galleries for a visit and soak up our visual feast of artwork and three dimensional visual trickery!

Both our galleries in Tairua and Whangamata are open 10-3 today and tomorrow .. enjoy your day wherever you are 🌞🏖

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/art-work/tag/clinton-christian

One of the special things about The Little Gallery is you get to meet some of our local artists on a regular basis and t...
03/09/2026

One of the special things about The Little Gallery is you get to meet some of our local artists on a regular basis and tomorrow you can meet Michael Harrison in The Little Gallery in Tairua.

Pictured here is 'A Moment in Time' which is a fine example of Michael's work with alcohol ink - no he's not drinking while he's painting, this simply means the ink is watered down with an alcohol base! 😉

There are many more examples of Michaels work in our galleries and on our website link below so op in for a chat or check out his work on our website.

Open 10-3 in Whangamata and Tairua

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/art-work/tag/michael-harrison

You can meet one of our local Whangamata Artists, Jo Cullen, in The Little Gallery in Whangamata tomorrow.Jo created thi...
02/09/2026

You can meet one of our local Whangamata Artists, Jo Cullen, in The Little Gallery in Whangamata tomorrow.

Jo created this gorgeous original acrylic painting on canvas called 'Where the morning finds the Harbour'. Leaving the edge of the canvas white creates the illusion that it is framed.

We have more of Jo's work in this gallery and we are open through until Monday 10-3 ...

https://www.thelittlegallery.co.nz/art-work/tag/jo-cullen

Address

427 Port Road
Whangamata

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+6421888420

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