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2000-09

2000

Millennial Wood was planted for the year 2000 celebrations.

2002

Paul Wymen was appointed as the third Curator of Eastwoodhill.

2003

The Visitor Centre was built to accommodate increased visitor numbers.

2004

NZ Gardens Trust recognise Eastwoodhill as a National Garden of Significance.

2005

Eastwoodhill is recognised as New Zealand’s National Arboretum.

2009

Eastwoodhill wins GOLD at the 2009 Ellerslie Flower Show in Christchurch. Ongoing events and catering work continue raising funds for the Eastwoodhill Charitable Trust to ensure the history is kept alive.

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.