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The National Arboretum of New Zealand
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Welcome to Eastwoodhill
Eastwoodhill Arboretum is the National Arboretum of New Zealand.
Situated near Gisborne, on the East Coast of the North Island, Eastwoodhill Arboretum is a picturesque 30 minute drive through vineyards and farmland.
Situated near Gisborne, on the East Coast of the North Island, Eastwoodhill Arboretum is a picturesque 30 minute drive through vineyards and farmland.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum is the largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees in the Southern Hemisphere encompassing an area of 135 hectares.
Covering 1 hectare within the arboretum is the Homestead Garden. A formal garden cared for by a group of dedicated volunteers. In 2004, the Homestead Garden was recognized as a Garden of National Significance by the NZ Gardens Trust.
A variety of walking tracks encompass the whole arboretum both long and short, gentle and strenuous catering for all levels of fitness. Eastwoodhill Arboretum offers guided walking and 4 wheel drive tours, function venue, team building, conference facilities and catering options for visitor convenience.Support our Sponsor!
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How To Get There
From Gisborne, follow signs to Napier. Drive over Waipaoa River bridge. Turn right off roundabout.
An Eastwoodhill signpost is approximately 50metres along the Wharekopae Road after the roundabout on the left hand side. Eastwoodhill is 23km from this point.
Entrance Fees
Adults
$10
Senior Citizens (over 65)
$8
Groups of 10 or more
10% discount (off adult rate)
Children
FREE with paying adult
Opening Hours
Spring
Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday - 9.30am to 4.00pm
Summer
Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday - 9.30am to 4.00pm
Closed Christmas Day
Autumn
Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday - 9.00am to 4.30pm
Closed Good Friday
Winter
Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.00pm