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Situated in New Zealand, Eastwoodhill Arboretum was founded by Douglas Cook in the year 1910. The mission of the Eastwoodhill Arboretum is to develop and exhibit diverse plant species that would contribute to global ecology and preservation. It aims to preserve the endangered species of trees and carry out research to educate people about the same. This Arboretum also organises activities like the Daffodil Day, Gibbs Farm Sculpture Tour, Botanical Gardens Day, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and the Trail Run Series to attract visitors.
The massive arboretum supports 131 hectares of exotic and indigenous trees, shrubs and climbers. To name a few, trees like Scarlet Oak, Coastal Redwood, Serbian Spruce and Orange Bark Myrtle are found here. Eastwoodhill Arboretum is also home to Piwakawaka, Tui, Kotare, Ruru, Koekoea and many other birds that thrive in harmony here. Walking down the tracks here is a visual treat as you witness trees of different origins, sizes and amazing colours.