Welcome to Eastwoodhill
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- The early misty mornings hearld the start of autumn.
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.
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, accommodation, function venue, team building, conference facilities and catering options for visitor convenience.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum is managed by the Eastwoodhill Trust Board, governing under the Eastwoodhill Trust Act 1975. The arboretum is a Charitable Trust and dependant on fundraising, donation and bequests.