Date: Saturday, 26 September, onwards

Location: Eastwoodhill Arboretum

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

The school holidays is a perfect time to explore Eastwoodhill. Our educator has planned activities that will keep you, your young ones, or people of any age, engaged and delighted by the wonders hiding in plain sight at Eastwoodhill.

Seymour’s Birds

Description:

During the school holidays, 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.

Note: Please dress for the weather with appropriate layers and outdoor shoes. Snacks and treats are available for purchase at the Visitor Centre.