About Eastland

2 Day Garden Itinerary

Day 1

Morning:
Walk through Gisborne's Botanical Gardens in Aberdeen Road, which are situated on the banks of the Taruheru River - an idyllic garden setting. It is a 4 hectare park that has trees, ponds, rose collection, cactus collection, an aviary and a childrens playground.

The Gisborne Rose Gardens Fitzherbert Street contains a splendid display of hundreds of rose varieties. Across the road is shady Kelvin Park, the site of Gisborne's coloured fountain and a walkway to Tairawhiti Museum.

Afternoon:
Collect a brochure from the Gisborne Visitor Information Centre or click on our Gardens page to get information about visiting some of Gisborne's wonderful private gardens. These are open by appointment only.

Day 2

Organise a picnic lunch and head out on the 35 minute drive to Eastwoodhill Aboretum. This is a world renowned tree and shrub collection in a rambling, park setting including hills, valleys, ponds and formal gardens. It was established in 1918. It is absolutely spectacular in Autumn and Spring, but offers memorable highlights, views and pleasant walks in all seasons.

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