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Eastwoodhill Arboretum - The National Arboretum of New Zealand

Ngatapa, N/A, nz • 5 - 9 Employees
Non-Profit

Eastwoodhill is the National Arboretum of New Zealand. It was founded in 1910 by Douglas Cook. It encompasses 131 hectares of exotic and native trees, shrubs, and climber plantings.WHAT WE DOWe are an arboreal ark, a safe haven for threatened and endangered trees. Our mission is centered on conservation, education, and research.WHAT WE BELIEVE INWe host proactive and collaborative conservation programs, supporting the global diversity of plant species and the understanding and appreciation of all life forms.William Douglas Cook began planting his farm at Eastwoodhill in 1910. Before he died in 1967, he sought to secure his vision for the future and sold the property to Mr. H B Williams – which began the second dynasty of Eastwoodhill. The Williams family gifted Eastwoodhill to the people of New Zealand in perpetuity through the 1975 Eastwoodhill Trust Act.Situated 30 minutes from Gisborne, Eastwoodhill is one of the district's most visited tourist attractions.Eastwoodhill Arboretum is the largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees in the Southern Hemisphere, encompassing an area of 135 hectares. Within the arboretum is the Homestead Garden, a formal garden cared for by a group of dedicated volunteers.Eastwoodhill Arboretum is managed by the Eastwoodhill Trust Board, governing under the Eastwoodhill Trust Act 1975.The arboretum is a Charitable Trust and funds its business from a mixture of an endowment fund, gate takings, and shop proceeds, grants, donations, and memberships.