Summerhill, situated on Reid Road in the Papamoa Hills, was bought by David and Cloie Blackley in 1959, initially operating as a sheep and beef farm. Over time, they introduced tree planting initiatives, transforming the landscape with a mix of native, pine and other exotic trees. In 2004, they opened the farm to the public, and the first mountain bike trails were created. David and Cloie wanted to preserve the farm and in 2012 they gifted 126 ha of it to the people of New Zealand and Summerhill Charitable Trust was formed.

Objectives

• to establish a green belt for public recreation and education in the Papamoa Hills and to maintain that land as a working forest and farm
• the advancement of education and
• any other matter beneficial to the community within New Zealand.

How to Help

Volunteers can get involved with Planting and plant releasing, pest plant control, pest control

Find out more

We may be looking for help to replant post forest harvest later in the year.