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Eastwoodhill Arboretum is the National Arboretum of New Zealand and encompasses over 135 hectares planted with a massive range of exotic and native trees, shrubs and climber plantings. The botanical collection was planted by Douglas Cook and is regarded as the largest and most comprehensive collection of Northern Hemisphere trees south of the equator.
Visit us and enjoy all that the Eastwoodhill has to offer.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum caters for all levels of fitness and mobility - for both young and the young at heart.
Due to the terrain at Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some walking tracks aren't suitable for everyone. However, a limited mobility trail is signposted around the Homestead Garden and arboretum. This trail has been designed to allow access to the more level areas of the arboretum, keeping in mind the needs of individual visitors.
To assist visitors with restricted mobility, we offer the following services:
Jeep
Highly recommended for senior citizen groups, visitors with restricted mobility and those on a tight schedule. The Jeep is able to seat 12 people maximum. A minimum fee of of $50 is charged. See Guided Tours page for details.
Mobility scooter
A mobility scooter is available at the Visitor Centre free of charge, and was kindly funded by the Esme and Tom Tombleson Trust.
The scooter is maneuvered with easy grip handles. There's just one lever for ease of operation and when the handle is released the scooter stops.
Visitor Centre staff will explain and demonstrate its use, so that you feel comfortable using it around the park.
Note though, that the scooter is strictly for use on the mobility sign posted track only.
Typically a wheelchair user who can walk a few steps.
Typically someone who can negotiate a small flight of steps.
Great access for young children traveling in pushchairs.
Good upper body strength can transfer own body weight.
