Elmer Ōtautahi 2023

Christchurch's best free family-friendly art trail

Join us from the 25th November until the 18th February on an extraordinary free public art trail across Christchurch and surrounding areas. Starring Elmer, the much-loved book character and his crazily colourful elephant friends. Find all 60 unique Elmer sculptures in iconic locations and discover the stories behind the creative designs and their generous sponsors. Use the map to check your progress and collect rewards in this app. Share your trail stats and photos to the sculpture galleries while tracking your steps and kilometres walked. Keep up to date with the latest trail-related events and surprise giveaways.

Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant Trail is brought to you by Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust. Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is a local, independent charity that works to equip people to find new pathways through life after a brain, spinal, or other complex injury.

Art trail app includes: map, sculpture listings, design inspiration, sculpture and milestone rewards, sculpture galleries, voting, trail stats, social sharing and event updates.