Guided Botanical Tours with John

John is the founder of the Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum, a 32 year project of restoration.   His passion for trees and other plants stems from his international experience in arboriculture and study of gardens around the world.

John shares his botanical knowledge on this 2 hour tour which showcases the seasonal highlights of the park.  He provides a tour on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. The tour takes you along the 2km art-in-nature trail.  To get a taste of a botanical tour with John, please follow this link to our Botanical Highlights. 

At the end of your walk  with John, relax at the café with a complementary tea or coffee.