Visit Blockhill

Would you like to learn more about what we do? Would you like to gain knowledge and experience? Or perhaps you have your own project under-way and you want to get some inspiration? We welcome enthusiastic people who are interested in what we are doing. Please get in touch if you'd like to come visit us at Blockhill.

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Grow your knowledge and self reliance skills with activities & workshops

Learn more about sustainable living and organic gardening, energy efficiency and permaculture design. Explore, discuss and take part in practical, land based activities.
We offer a selection of informative and educational activities and workshops for individuals and small groups.

Day trip activities

Participate and learn

Since 2012 we have been sharing our knowledge, produce and lifestyle with motivated volunteers.

If you'd like to come and stay and help out with our day-to-day activities, we happily exchange some of your time and efforts throughout the day for education, inspiration and comfortable accommodation surrounded by the permaculture food forest garden.

Volunteer exchange

Where are we

Blockhill is located between Kaikoura, Cheviot and Hanmer Springs, about 2 hours scenic driving North of Christchurch.
You'll find us easily with mobile mapping and driving directions

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Weekend Experience

An overview of forest gardening, water and land management,

A personalised experience that will inspire and feed your creativity.

$490 (includes 2 nights accommodation)

Weekend Experience