Please note: Bushy Park Tarapuruhi Homestead (including Bunkhouse and motorhome sites) will be closed from 3rd April 2021 until 13th April,
reopening again for business as usual Wednesday 14th April 2021.
Grand country home in historic whanganui
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.
- 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.
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 180.00 Double. Additional $NZ 25.00 per person.
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:
$NZ 160.00 Double.
Rates:
Bed and Breakfast (Continental)
$NZ 160.00 Twin or Double, add $25.00 for third person.
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 160.00 Twin, add $25.00 for third person.
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.
Dinner available to in-house guests $NZ 35.00
Main and dessert with tea and coffee. Changes daily. Let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
BBQs and other functions or events, please enquire.
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: $25 per night per person
- $200 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.
Enjoy the dawn chorus with the forest on your doorstep.
Please note:
-No pets are allowed – this is inside the Predator fenced sanctuary
-Campervans/ caravans must be self-contained – there is no ‘camp kitchen’/ ‘camp bathroom’ facilities
-Limited spaces are available, so please enquire for availability
Powered sites: (2 available) $25 up to 2 people ($7/ extra person)
Non-powered sites: (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.