Bushy Park Tarapuruhi

Bushy Park Tarapuruhi Bushy Park Tarapuruhi, Forest Sanctuary and Historic Homestead. Wildlife, visitor centre, walking tracks, accommodation, tours, refreshments, venue hire.

Free entry, donations welcome. Sanctuary open daylight hours. Homestead open 10am-4pm, Wed- Sunday. Homestead is closed Monday and Tuesday for Food and Beverage service. Park and Sanctuary still open as normal during daylight hours.

Look what flew in from the cold, and took up position at the grand piano...!
12/06/2026

Look what flew in from the cold, and took up position at the grand piano...!

As winter sets in, take that break you’ve been putting off.Spend four days in a beautiful historic homestead, with every...
29/04/2026

As winter sets in, take that break you’ve been putting off.

Spend four days in a beautiful historic homestead, with everything taken care of — home-cooked meals, watercolour workshops, guided yoga, and forest walks in a sanctuary where you can allow birdsong to replace the noise.

$849 includes twin share accommodation, all meals, art tuition, and yoga.

Bookings [email protected] 021519920

Thank you for the visit, even though it was short... you are all welcome back anytime ....
10/04/2026

Thank you for the visit, even though it was short... you are all welcome back anytime ....

We’re hiring at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park!Do you love working with people and the environment? This role may be perefct for ...
29/03/2026

We’re hiring at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park!

Do you love working with people and the environment? This role may be perefct for you!

We’re looking for a part-time Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator to help grow and support the incredible community of volunteers who care for our predator-free sanctuary. You’ll be the friendly face welcoming new volunteers, coordinating workdays, building relationships, and helping to share the story of this special place.

This role is a unique mix of people, purpose, and hands-on conservation; from organising systems and supporting volunteers, to getting out on the ground and making a real difference.

-Part-time (0.6 FTE)
-Based at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park, Whanganui
-Make a real impact for conservation in Aotearoa

If you’re organised, people-focused, and passionate about protecting our natural world, we’d love to hear from you.

Read more and apply here:

https://conservationjobs.co.nz/job/volunteer-and-outreach-coordinator-forest-bird-bushy-park-whanganui-kai-iwi/

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/91105188?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=stickyTitle =cd423bb1938b6a9d1e94a994cf7f85dfe49db5ba

According to reliable sources Dale had a close encounter with a New Zealand Giant Stick Insect; Argosarches horridus.Aft...
25/03/2026

According to reliable sources Dale had a close encounter with a New Zealand Giant Stick Insect; Argosarches horridus.
After a while they both went their separate ways safely......

We congratulate the Fordell - Mangamahu Rural Women with their 100 year Anniversary, hoping they will enjoy their lunch...
20/03/2026

We congratulate the Fordell - Mangamahu Rural Women with their 100 year Anniversary, hoping they will enjoy their lunch today

We're completing our next Sanctuary Audit tomorrow.We'll be laying 550 tracking cards across the forest to ensure we sta...
15/02/2026

We're completing our next Sanctuary Audit tomorrow.

We'll be laying 550 tracking cards across the forest to ensure we stay predator free.

📅 Tuesday 16th February 9am, meet at the workshop near the visitor centre, bring wet weather gear as the forest will be wet even if it is not raining.

Email [email protected] to confirm your attendance or for more information

Ngā mihi nui!

We had a "srunned" visitor for a while, although after a while he recovered and went on his onwards travels again....
07/02/2026

We had a "srunned" visitor for a while, although after a while he recovered and went on his onwards travels again....

Bushy Park is currently looking for sturdy woven sacks of any kind (e.g. feed sacks) to make sandbags and redirect water...
26/11/2025

Bushy Park is currently looking for sturdy woven sacks of any kind (e.g. feed sacks) to make sandbags and redirect water away and stop erosion at the sanctuary.

If you happen to have larger quantities to donate, please contact: [email protected].

Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Address

791 Rangitatau East Road, Kai Iwi
Whanganui
RD8

Telephone

+6463429879

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