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9am-4pm  |  7 days a week
Closed Christmas Day

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2392 Wharekopae Rd, Ngatapa,
Gisborne 4072

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About Eastwoodhill

Home to over 25,000 species of exotic and native trees, shrubs and climber plants

We are an arboreal ark, a safe haven for threatened and endangered trees. Our mission is centred on conservation education and research.

The immense collection of trees at Eastwoodhill has been internationally recognised and was awarded the inaugural ‘Arboretum Distinguished for Merit’ by The International Dendrology Society in 1978. The Homestead Garden has also been rewarded and was recognised as a ‘Garden of National Significance’ with a five-star rating by the NZ Gardens Trust first in 2004 and as recently as 2017.

EASTWOODHILL ARBORETUM

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25km's of Trails and Tracks

We have a little bit of something for everyone

Our tracks cater for all levels of fitness and ability, from flat tree-lined paths to a steep climb up Mt Arateitei which rewards visitors with glorious views of the arboretum and the surrounding Maunga and countryside. With driven guided tours available and many mobility scooter accessible tracks, the whole family can visit and enjoy.

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Volunteer at Eastwoodhill

If you’re interested in helping to preserve and develop Eastwoodhill, becoming a volunteer is a rewarding experience as working to uphold New Zealand’s national arboretum is a privilege and a legacy to be left for many generations to come.

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Visitor notice

Three easy ways to pay for entry

Thanks for supporting Eastwoodhill by paying for your entry. Look for the sign on the outside of the Visitor Centre, then pick whichever option suits you.

Park 9am to 4pm daily
Visitor Centre 10am to 2pm this weekend

Arriving outside those hours? No one will be at the desk, so use one of the options below.

  • Scan the QR code

    Pay online through our payment system. The code is on the sign.

  • Cash in the honesty box

    It sits next to the Visitor Centre door. Check the admission prices before you set off so you can bring exact notes.

  • Bank transfer

    Bank details are on the honesty box. Take a photo if you are not getting service.

See admission prices

Whichever way you pay, you are helping Eastwoodhill. Grab a map before heading in. After-hours access is not allowed, so please stick to the times above. Thanks for understanding.