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1910-19

1910

Bought 250ha of farmland from the Ngatapa subdivision, which Douglas Cook named “Eastwoodhill” after the Miller family home in Thornliebank, near Glasgow. Flowers, orchids, and woodlots were planted.

1914

Sent to war in Egypt and France and was injured and sent to England to recuperate. Was inspired by the beautiful parks and gardens he saw there and modelled Eastwoodhill on those he saw in England.

1918

The first arboretum plantings were made mainly of woodlots and shelter belts. Poplar Avenue was planted along the main drive.

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.