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Connections with Kay Ogilvie, Erica Lyons, and Yvonne Szabo

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Kauri Trees in the Coromandel: A Connection to Driving Creek

The Coromandel Peninsula, known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, is home to one of New Zealand's most iconic trees: the Kauri. These magnificent giants showcase the region's natural […]

Discovery of Rare Frogs

Did you know there are three types of frogs in The Coromandel? Two are native, and one is an introduced species. The frog you often see in the garden is […]

Moth Monitoring at Driving Creek

Recently, the Driving Creek conservation team had the opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating world of moths. Local moth enthusiast Tony Steer visited our team and generously shared his […]

Weekend Trip from Auckland to Coromandel

A weekend trip from Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula offers the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and relaxation. We’ve created an itinerary to help you make the most of your […]

5 Day Onggi Master Class with Kwak Kyung Tae & Marco Minetti

By Holly Morgan Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush trees in the coromandel, a group of eager clay workers from around the country gathered at the iconic establishment Driving […]

Driving Creek’s Mini Guide to Glazing and Firing

Have you been wondering what journey your pottery encounters after you leave your pottery class? This article describes the incredible process your pottery goes through from when you make your […]

The Conversion of Elephant

Elephant, one of Driving Creek's beloved trains, is undergoing an upgrade. Elephant was Barry Brickell’s favourite train and holds a very special place in Driving Creek’s history. The Driving Creek […]

Best Free Activities in Coromandel Town

Coromandel Town has a range of attractions and activities visitors can do for free we would love to share with you. Coromandel Town is a historic town known for its […]

Driving Creek’s Top 6 Hidden Beaches in The Coromandel

The Coromandel is renowned for its picturesque golden sand beaches. Cathedral Cove, Hahei, Whangamata and Hot Water Beach are world-famous and popular. However, The Coromandel is full of hidden beaches that allow you to escape the crowds, so here are Driving Creek’s top 6 hidden beaches to give you a few ideas of places to visit.

Coromandel Striped Gecko

Driving Creek is home to the threatened Coromandel Striped gecko also known as the Northern striped gecko. The species is threatened and nationally vulnerable. For a while, northern striped geckos […]

Conservation Work Pays Off: Driving Creek Home to a Thriving Kiwi Population

The hard work and dedication of Driving Creek’s Conservation Team is producing great results for our beautiful native forest and wildlife. We now have evidence of a thriving kiwi population […]

Patricia Brickell - Colour Impressionist Exhibition

Here’s to a beautiful life, fill your glasses, be merry. Here is what I want to share with you. It is how I paint: My talk at Driving Creek Gallery […]

The Coromandel's 2nd Pestival

For the second year, Driving Creek will host The Coromandel Pestival on Saturday 6th of May from 10am to 6pm at the Driving Creek Gallery in Coromandel Town. The Coromandel is […]

Elementa 5 with Peter Augustin, Di Caton, Peter Muller, Anett Pilz and Verena Tagmann

This April 14–23rd at the Barry Brickell Gallery, Driving Creek, Coromandel, Five Artists exhibiting as 'Elementa 5. Come along to view their works.

Connections with Kay Ogilvie, Erica Lyons, and Yvonne Szabo

Kay Ogilvie, Erica Lyons, and Yvonne Szabo are artists who push boundaries and incorporate natural materials and cultural symbolism in their work.

Two • Birds

Anneke Borren + Caitlin Moloney Ceramic Collaboration Exhibition You are warmly invited to attend the exhibition of Anneke Borren and Caitlin Moloney's collaborative works at Driving Creek Railway and Potteries Gallery in […]