Arbor Fair and Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Championship 2019

While many of us have been able identify with the concept of ‘tree climbing’ since we were young, few have had the opportunity to see world-class competitive tree climbing 'up close'.

Asia-Pacific Tree Climbing Championship 2019 is top-level, international-zoned sporting event that pits champion against champion, battling it out for the men's and women's Asia-Pacific Championship titles.

The competition itself involves in a series of tests of agility, speed and skill, high in the canopy of carefully chosen trees. The event culminates in the Masters’ Challenge on Sunday 7 April from which the 2019 Asia-Pacific champions will emerge.

Get the whole family on down to the Botanic Gardens to watch the action, explore the dozens of market stalls of the Arbor Fair and discover some very cool tree stuff. A series of activities will be running all day designed especially with the kids in mind, including the popular 'NZ Arb Kid's Climb'.

Also, free to the public on Saturday 6 April is a series of short 'Outdoor Tree Talks'. The Talks will cover a range of tree related topics, presented by experts in their respective fields, designed to entertain, inform, and engage. Visit the event website for more information on speakers and times.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.