Bushy Park Homestead is a fully licenced five-bedroom bed and breakfast homestay and function venue.
There is boutique accommodation available in the Homestead itself, as well as a bunkhouse that provides self-catering accommodation.
Ideal for groups or families of up to ten people.
Set in one of New Zealand’s top ecological sanctuaries.
Bushy Park Homestead is the perfect location for your special event.
Homestead country living accommodation
With five tastefully decorated rooms to choose from, Bushy Park has something for everyone. This includes a honeymooners’ suite, family-friendly room, and double and/or twin-share options.
- Wireless Internet.
- Pick-ups and drop-offs at Whanganui by arrangement
- Coffee and tea facilities.
- Devonshire tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner on request.
- Picnic hampers on request.
- BBQs available.
- Cot and high chair available.
Relax in style in a grand country home.
Choose from five rooms – each with its own period features.
Enjoy a meal in the dining room or on the deck in the warmer months. During winter, relax in the guest lounge with a glass of wine in front of the fire.
Wake to the dawn chorus. Start the day with a continental breakfast before heading out to explore the sanctuary.
Facing east, this room has great countryside views over the front deck. This room has a queen-sized double bed and one single bed, and allows up to three people to stay.
Rates:
Bed and Breakfast (Continental) $NZ 220.00 Twin or Double,
Additional $30.00 for third person per night.
Rates applicable from 1st September 2024.
Bridal room favoured by honeymooners, Room Two is our premium room. The queen-size double bed and armchairs add a touch of luxury to this spacious accommodation featuring a huge bay window with extensive countryside views and morning sun.
Rates:
Bed and Breakfast (Continental) $NZ 240.00 Double.
Additional $NZ 30.00 per person for additional roll away bed.
Rates applicable from 1st September 2024.
This room features one queen-sized double bed and antique furniture, combined with a sunny northern window showcasing views out over the north deck and rolling farmland.
Rates:
Bed and Breakfast (Continental) $NZ 220.00 Double.
Rates applicable from 1st September 2024.
This room has a double bed and with the antique furnishings it all gives you a sense of stepping back in time. The window has north-eastern farm views.
Rates:
Bed and Breakfast (Continental) $NZ 220.00 Double.
Rates applicable from 1st September 2024.
This corner room has three single beds and features windows to the north and west. It is the room that was favoured by the original owner of the homestead, Mr G.F.Moore.
Rates:
Bed and Breakfast (Continental) $NZ 220.00 Twin,
additional $30.00 for third person per night.
Rates applicable from 1st September 2024.
Meal options
Cooked breakfast $NZ 18.00
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea available daily to in-house guests. Prices vary depending on your order.
Looking for an affordable accommodation option for a family or group getaway? Keen on bush walks and bird-watching?
The bunkhouse offers affordable self-contained accommodation.
Enjoy the scenery and bird song from the balcony:
- shared accommodation: $35 per night per person
- $300 per night for up to 10 people
- sleeps 10
- BYO linen and/or sleeping bags
- full kitchen
- two toilets, one bathroom
- balcony and outdoor area
- BBQ
- heating
- BYO food and beverages.
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Enjoy the dawn chorus with the forest on your doorstep.
Please note:
-No pets are allowed – this is inside the Predator fenced sanctuary
-Please check you are not carrying hitchhikers such as mice, rats, lizards or ants
-Campervans/ caravans must be self-contained – there is no ‘camp kitchen’/ ‘camp bathroom’ facilities, and no water or power supplied.
-Limited spaces are available, so please enquire at the Homestead for availability
Non-powered sites only: (limited availability) $20 up to 2 people ($7/ extra person)
Exceptional weddings and receptions, Private functions, Conferences, Corporate functions and Retreats or function venue
Venue Hire
Bushy Park is the perfect venue for garden weddings, private functions, business meetings and conferences, retreats and celebrations.
Function spaces are available in the homestead or the grounds.
Kitchen facilities and catering available.
Weddings
Bushy Park’s historic homestead, sweeping lawns and stunning garden backdrop make for a superb venue for your outdoor wedding or reception.
Talk to your hosts about how they can help you with:
- arrangements for the ceremony
- accommodation for guests
- catering requirements
- floral arrangements.
Corporate
Looking for a unique venue for your next corporate function, conference or retreat?
The Homestead at Bushy Park offers:
- big lounge, up to 60 seats
- formal dining room, up to 14 seats
- breakfast room, up to 8 seats
- accommodation for up to 13 guests in the house and 10 in the bunkhouse
- set menus of your choosing (2 and 3 course options available, followed by tea and coffee).
Opening hours
The Homestead is generally open to the public Wednesday–Sunday, 10.00am–4.00pm
Visits also by appointment.
Please ring to check that we are open, particularly through the busy summer months.
The Homestead and formal lawns may be closed from time to time for private functions and events and during some public holidays.