About this business
Driftwood Arborist provides professional arboriculture services including tree removal, pruning, hedge trimming, stump removal, aerial inspections and long-term tree care across Phillip Island, Bass Coast and the Mornington Peninsula. Their approach is distinguished by an emphasis on environmental ethics and best-practice arboriculture, drawing on formal training in outdoor and environmental education to deliver eco-friendly, safety-focused solutions that go beyond basic tree lopping.
Service areas
Servicing Cowes and surrounding locations.
- Phillip Island
- Bass Coast
- Mornington Peninsula
See what local homeowners are saying
Jon Clyne
6 Mar 2026Matt and his highly skilled team were a big help sorting out a large tree damaging neighbouring property. They removed heavy boughs overhanging a garage roof without incident. They also provided a tho...
Read moreMatt and his highly skilled team were a big help sorting out a large tree damaging neighbouring property. They removed heavy boughs overhanging a garage roof without incident. They also provided a thorough clean up afterwards. I would recommend Driftwood Arborist to anyone wanting to get the job done with a minimum of fuss.
Sarah
5 Mar 2025Very pleasant to deal with Matt. We love that Driftwood cares about the tree and the fauna that needs it. They took a lot of weight out of the trees whilst maintaining the shape. Left perching branche...
Read moreVery pleasant to deal with Matt. We love that Driftwood cares about the tree and the fauna that needs it. They took a lot of weight out of the trees whilst maintaining the shape. Left perching branches for birds. Exactly what we asked for. Quick quoting and service. I would highly recommend.
Mark Juler
2 Nov 2025Matt came out and quoted the day I contacted him. Driftwood were awarded the job, the whole process was done in a week. I was kept informed throughout the process and sent photos of the completed work...
Read moreMatt came out and quoted the day I contacted him. Driftwood were awarded the job, the whole process was done in a week. I was kept informed throughout the process and sent photos of the completed work which was great given I was away. Great job and good price.
Sarah McMillan
24 May 2024Matt & the lads came, saw and conquered. We moved to Mount Eliza with great appreciation for nature, in our secret pocket on a hill. Over the years we have been through the storms, wild wind 💨 and ho...
Read moreMatt & the lads came, saw and conquered. We moved to Mount Eliza with great appreciation for nature, in our secret pocket on a hill. Over the years we have been through the storms, wild wind 💨 and hot summers. We have worried about our great gums so close overhanging our home, yet loved them too much to loose them. Couldn’t be happier with the result! Matt and his team have treated gumtrees with the highest respect. Like artwork they now stand looking stronger than the last 12 years since we moved here. And hopeful home to our friend Kookaburra’s. The place is spotless! Fresh mulch, great energy, and the perfect backdrop is our front yard 🌳
Ian Macreadie
15 Sept 2025Matt provided a quick quote, and did the my tree pruning and an extra two jobs at short notice. He worked in a tight area on a very windy day and all without any incidents. He cleaned up and I was ver...
Read moreMatt provided a quick quote, and did the my tree pruning and an extra two jobs at short notice. He worked in a tight area on a very windy day and all without any incidents. He cleaned up and I was very pleased with the jobs done. I strongly recommend. Very pleasant nature too.
Rachel Osborne-Walker
28 Sept 2023Matt from 'Driftwood Arborist' was great to communicate with. Quick to respond to my messages and was very knowledgeable of the trees we had concerns with. Loved his approach and mindset of trying to...
Read moreMatt from 'Driftwood Arborist' was great to communicate with. Quick to respond to my messages and was very knowledgeable of the trees we had concerns with. Loved his approach and mindset of trying to reduce weight and prune a tree and not automatically offer to cut a tree down completely. He worked efficiently and left no mess. Very pleased. Would highly recommend.







