Road Trip

Thu 13 Apr 2023 to Sun 30 Apr 2023

Auckland Museum

Open Now!

Heartwarming, honest and quintessentially Kiwi
A Kiwi road trip with one of Aoteoroa’s most iconic photographers.

Meet colourful characters, visit local landmarks, and discover hidden treasures. In 1979 Robin Morrison, set out on a seven-month road trip, photographing people and places in the South Island. Heartwarming, honest and quintessentially Kiwi, his candid observations of small town New Zealand hark back to a simpler time that has gradually given way to a more sophisticated, connected world.

In 1992 Robin Morrison gifted his entire collection of negatives to Auckland Museum. This free exhibition honours his wish to preserve the stories of people and places for all to enjoy.You should be able to look at the photograph and think, ‘There’s something more going on here.’

The return of a legendary book: The South Island of New Zealand From The Road By Robin Morrison

This legendary book is back in a new edition, with an essay on its legacy by Robin Morrison's friend and fellow journalist Louise Callan. Forty years on, Robin's remarkable images can be appreciated afresh. Published by Massey University Press.

Sainsbury Horrocks Gallery, Level 2
Free With Museum Entry