Date: Saturday, 26 September, onwards

Location: Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Address: 2392 Wharekopae Road, Ngatapa (30-min drive from Gisborne city)

For a limited time, enjoy spotting these lifelike ceramic replicas of the birds that live at Eastwoodhill.

Seymour’s Birds

Description:

Wander through Eastwoodhill’s Pear Park and spot ceramic birds, each hand-crafted by local sculptor, Seymour May. The Visitor Centre has information and activities to enhance this seasonal exhibit.

Seymour May is a potter based in Tairāwhiti whose ceramic practice is grounded in community and connection to place. His decades-long teaching practice have influenced countless ceramic artists.

Register: No registration required. This special exhibit is open to all visitors to the Arboretum.

Ages: This self-guided tour is designed for all visitors to the Arboretum. Children must be accompanied by their caregiver. 

Cost: Regular Arboretum entry fees apply.