Check out this great article about Cambridge where we feature as a “ place to visit.”

UNO magazine is a New Zealand publication which focuses on all things lifestyle and this feature is a perfect showcase for the Cambridge region.

Green Guide for Aotearoa New Zealand has just been launched online. It is the 11th Green Guide in this international series. 

We are privileged to be one of the properties featured - see what they have to say about the Sculpture Park experience.

Celebrate Matariki with a special “Night Walk” for a unique Sculpture Park experience.

Arrive early and enjoy a Hot spiced apple drink before embarking on your evening walk.

Bookings are essential

Karlie- Mist who has joined our Gardening team at the Waitakaruru Arboretum.

Read more about Karlie and her love of gardens.

Meet Alice - the Waikato Day Tripper.

She is a musician, artist and lover of nature and the environment. Follow her on www.waikatodaytripper.com

The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum is maintained by a charitable trust, owned by a stewardship foundation and supported by staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors who share a commitment to guardianship of the land.

The arboretum is open year-round and invites the public to experience its evolving landscapes, sculpture, and living collections of trees.

The Sculpture Park at the Waitakaruru Arboretum has achieved recognition for it’s tree collection and has reached Level 2 accreditation.

We are excited to announce we have a 5 STAR rating with the NZ Gardens Trust and are listed as a Garden of significance.

Can you save a family of birds?

Pest in the Nest combines conservation and learning with a fun, competitive family card game. Designed and beautifully illustrated by Coromandel artist and early childhood educator Cheryl Sands.

Have you meet our frogs?

The Sculpture park is alive with not just bird song but also the chorus of frogs at this time of year.

Medeina - by Anneke Bester

The intention of this sculpture is to capture that innocence and make that joy of experiencing nature last.

Enjoy the latest book by Kimberly the creator of our Tumbleweed tees. This is a fun interactive, informative book for children of all ages. You can purchase your copy at the Ruru Kiosk.

This new unique exhibition will be located in the Rock Garden. The works are by various arts and are inspired by Asian themes.

The art of working with Metal clay with Marcia Colquhoun - who is a versatile artist specializing in jewelry making with metal clays. This process is old and was established in Japan in 1990.

The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum moves on to its next stage.  The charitable trust that manages the park has appointed a Park Manager to replace former owners, John and Dorothy Wakeling.  This is part of the transition of the park which is now owned by a Foundation set up to ensure long-term stewardship of the park.

Antoinette Van der Weerden takes the reins at the park.  Her background is in landscape architecture with considerable experience in horticulture.  Her appointment will further enhance the park’s legacy of promoting environmental care and inspiring creativity in the arts.

Our Roosting Ruru Cafe is getting a “makeover” with artist gemma reid creating a mural portraying some of the beautiful birdlife that abounds in the park.

As you visit the park you will see the mural unfold over the coming months…

Meet the ladies and gentlemen who makeup the “Swimmingly” exhibition created by Rebecca Rose.

Thes 14 limited edition pieces are made from greywakie and all have a personality. Who do they remind you of?

The Sculpture park is a story of renewal - a model of land rehabilitation showing that even the most damaged landscapes can be restored to life and purpose.

We are delighted to announce we are in the top 10% in the world for the People’s Choice award with Tripadvisor.

Our Art-in-Nature experience provides enjoyment for all ages - thank you for our supportive visitors.