Maclean Park Murals

Colorful mural painting of Kapiti Coast with landmarks of the area, water, dolphins, and various landmarks, displayed on the exterior wall of a building. Created by artist Sarah Pou
Colorful mural illustrating an underwater scene with dolphins, sharks, and aquatic plants, including various signs and structures. Created by New Zealand Artist Sarah Pou

The image shows key buildings and landmarks in the Kapiti region from Otaki to Paekakariki.

The original image was created by hand on 300gsm Hannumle Watercolour paper. Basic sketches of the buildings were made, then one by one each component was completed by layering watercolours and ink.

Having only a few weeks to complete both mural images I paired back details as much as I could to give me time to complete finishing touches and pull the images together. I love to work with bold colours so extra time and care is taken to try and balance them as much as possible.

Due to the scale of the murals and the amount of components I completed one building at a time and tried to celebrate each one, from the trees to the train stations. Having many late nights, lots of coffee, endless lists, mess, last minute photos, changes and excitement they were finally completed.

  • Fine Art prints of the original images are available. The original Artworks are also available, please contact Sarah for details

‘Kapiti Captured - The Map Mural’

Colorful illustration of a nature park with trees, small buildings, a pool, a bridge, and animal silhouettes at the bottom. Created by wellington based artist Sarah Pou.
Colorful illustrated map of a park with lakes, gardens, a lighthouse, animals, playgrounds, and various buildings. Used as the background of a mural by artist Sarah Pou.
A colorful illustrated map of the Waikane Estuary Scientific Reserve featuring trees, bushes, pathways, a visitor center, a vintage pink car, a water slide, small buildings, and wildlife including cranes. By wellington NZ artist Sarah Pou

Represented in image: (Otaki to Paekakariki)

  • Otaki Clock (by library)

  • Otaki Museum

  • Otaki Maori Racing Club

  • Otaki Station

  • Otaki Swimming Pools

  • Tote Modern (Pottery Club)

  • Te Horo Town Hall

  • The Kilns at Te Horo - Mirek Smisek Arts Trust

  • “Dome House’  - Peka Peka

  • Peka Peka ‘sign’

  • Nga Manu

  • ‘Kapiti Coast Museum’

  • St Andrews Church Otaihanga

  • Waikanae Pools

Colorful illustrated map of a coastal area with houses, parks, a mall, a train, water slides, and dolphins in the water. By artist Sarah Pou

  • Toi Mahara Gallery

  • Frit pattern at Toi Mahara

  • Whakarongotai Fence 

  • Waikanae Train Station

  • Oaihanga Domain

  • Otaihanga Boating Club

  • Southwards Car Museum

  • Waikanae Estuary

  • Statue of Mary

  • War Memorial

  • Paraparaumu Fire Station

  • Paraparaumu Train Station

  • Kapiti Road ‘Duck Pond’

  • Paraparaumu Police Station

  • Aquatic Centre

  • Airport Museum

  • Kapiti Airport

  • Caostlands Mall

  • Marine Gardens ‘Raumati

  • Raumati South Statue

  • Raumati South Mosaic Chair (Created by artists Gail Lewis and Rita Schrieken)

  • Kapiti Gallery

  • Electric Tramway Museum (Queen Elizabeth Park)

  • Memorial (Queen Elizabeth Park)

  • Paekakareki Station

  • St Peters Village Hall

  • Holtoms Buildings

  • Penguins at Paekakariki

To compliment the Map image. This image shows what may happen under Kapitis seas in a fun way, referencing the Kapiti Police station, ‘Orca police cars and dolphin police officers. The aquatic centre is portrayed as the ‘Aeronautic centre’ and Team medical is ‘Stream medical’ etc

There is a line of NZ fish (listed below) for the toilet and various jokes and puns throughout. I wanted the image to be fun, tongue in cheek and whimsical, to be enjoyed by all ages and especially appreciated by Kapiti Coasters.

  • Fine Art prints of the original images are available. The original Artworks are also available, please contact Sarah for details.

‘Under Kapiti Captured’

Colorful illustration of an aeronautic center with a geodesic dome, trees inside, and a hand with a paintbrush pointing at the sign. The scene appears to be a watercolor painting. Created by Wellington artist Sarah Pou
Colorful illustration of marine life including fish, seaweed, a stingray, a crab, and coral. A sign reads "BEWARE BLUE BOTTLE".
Watercolor illustration of various fish and underwater elements with a person's hand painting with a fine brush.
Drawn underwater scene with various sea creatures, a submarine, a lighthouse, and a piece of paper with the text 'we come in pieces'.
Colorful underwater scene featuring marine animals, divers, and aquatic-themed buildings with signs about ocean conservation and safety.

NZ sea creatures included in Image:

  • Kina

  • Orca 

  • Common Dolphins

  • NZ Golden Snapper ( wearing swimming costumes ) 

  • Great White Shark (going to the movies)

  • Sturgeon (non nz ) freshwater fish wearing mask




Queuing for Toilet:

  • Green lipped muscles

  • Orange Roughy

  • Grey Mullett (headphones)

  • Snapper (with paper)

  • Sandagers Wrasse (poor Knights Island - Colourful one)

  • Blue Maomao (Blue one)

  • Octopus (in porthole)

  • Red pigfish  - (school fish)

  • NZ Common Cushion Starfish (police badge)

  • Common Dolphin (police officers)

  • Stingray

  • Mud Crab

Kids Colouring in sheets:

Kapiti Coast District Council have created some fun colouring in sheets for kids (or adults) from the mural designs. You can print these off from the KCDC website or they are available for collection at all Kapiti Coast Library’s