Tarapuruhi Bushy Park
is a special place cared for by the Bushy Park Trust and its many volunteers, in partnership with local iwi Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Forest & Bird with support from Horizons Regional Council and DOC.
KOHA ENTRY
Forest Sanctuary Open 8am - 8pm
homestead open by appointment only
Only a 25-minute drive from Whanganui
Please help us protect this predator-fenced sanctuary; no dogs or pets allowed on site.
15km/hr speed limit on the driveway; please look out for our birds.
Please contact us if you need to bring a bus on-site so we can provide appropriate guidelines on the day.
Child friendly so bring the family and friends out for an enjoyable journey of discovery!
Wheelchair access to the Homestead, Visitor Centre, and on the Twin Ponga Track to the first Hihi feeder.
New areas for wheelchair access are currently in development.
Watch this space!
The Forest Sanctuary is a Forest and Bird Project
Walk among giant trees and experience rare native wildlife in a stunning ancient forest.
The forest is open with koha entry during daylight hours.
Experience the splendour of a grand historic home located within one of New Zealand’s top forest sanctuaries.
Available for bed & breakfast accommodation, meals and refreshments, and venue hire.
Help support Tarapuruhi
Bushy Park
TARAPURUHI
Bushy Park
Forest Sanctuary
& Historic Homestead
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OPENING HOURS
Forest Sanctuary open 8am – 8pm everyday
Homestead open by appointment only
ADDRESS
791 Rangitatau East Rd
RD8 Kai Iwi
Whanganui
