Welcome

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Art Gallery & Picture Framing Studio

Explore our gallery - a showcase of local art and selected works from farther afield. Featuring paintings, handmade prints, ceramics, flax weaving, glass, and more. The gallery is situated in a small historic building that adjoins the old hotel. It also dates to the 1860s, and features lovely polished kauri timber floors.

Exhibitions

Explore art exhibitions in our dedicated gallery space in the main building. Featuring a new exhibit every month. 

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Expressive Printmaking

Workshops

The Old Oak offers creative workshops in an inspiring harbourside setting. The schedule for spring & summer 2026-2027 has been announced…

Explore history and creativity on the waterfront in Mangōnui's heritage district

The Old Oak is located in the historic village of Mangōnui in the Far North of New Zealand. Originally built in 1861, the beautifully renovated building is on the New Zealand Heritage List.  

Gateway to Cape Reinga – Te Rerenga Wairua

For the Explorers

The Old Oak gallery is the ideal location to stop on your journey to Cape Reinga, where you can watch the Tasman Sea meet the Pacific Ocean. Discover more about this stunning location as well as other things to do in the Doubtless Bay area of the Far North.