Booking Information and Form – Tarapuruhi Bushy Park

Booking Information

Please read before filling in booking form

When booking your visit, you will select from the following options for your learning programme:

Introduction to Native Aotearoa: A full day of experiences led by our educators. Students will go on a guided forest walk, explore the wetlands, and complete a pest and predator workshop. Time required; 4 hours
Guided Forest Walk: A guided walk through the ancient forest. Time required: 1-2 hours
Custom Planned Visit: We are happy to work with you to plan a visit tailored towards your students learning. We can meet with you to create your plan or discuss this over phone/email.
Classroom Presentation: We are available to present to your class before or after your visit. We will organise a time with you via. email if you tick the box. You do not need to book this into the calendar. Time required: 1 hour

We will work with you around your required arrival and departure times; we do not set these for you. It takes approx. 30 minutes to travel from Whanganui to Tarapuruhi.

Cost

$3 per person for education/tour sessions
No charge for volunteer/working groups

Postponement

Postponement occurs during heavy consistent rain, and/or wind gusts over 50 km/hr. Weather here can often differ from Whanganui, and we keep you informed on conditions on site. You will be notified via the contact number on your booking form by 7am the day of, at the latest. We will work with you to find a replacement date.

Contact

Your person of contact is Michaella Luxton and can be reached at m.luxton@forestandbird.org.nz

Printable Teacher Information and Checklist

Download the PDF by clicking the icon to the left, for a copy of your key information and a checklist to complete before your trip

Health and Safety

Please download the form below and send your completed copy to education@bushypark.nz before your visit.

Booking Form

Available

Booked

Pending

Unavailable

School*

Name of Organiser/Contact Person*

Email*

Phone*

Email for Invoicing Post-Visit*

Please check the box if you would like to organise a classroom presentation before or after your visit

Programme*

Arrival Time*

Departure Time*

Year Levels Attending (e.g. Yr 1-3, 5-6)*

Number of Students (Max. 60 per day)*

Number of Adults*

Special Needs/Requirements

Anything you would like us to know?

Tarapuruhi Bushy Park

Forest Sanctuary & Historic Homestead