Bushy Park Sanctuary - Bushy Park Sanctuary 791 Rangitatau East Road
About Bushy Park Sanctuary
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi sits within the rohe (territory) of Ngā Rauru Kītahi iwi. They named the place Tarapuruhi for its abundant bird life. Ngā Rauru whakapapa connects them to the forest realm, Te Wao-nui-a-Tāne. Tāne is the Māori god of forests, birds and insects, who separated his parents (earth and sky) and in doing so let light into the world. According to Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Ai-toko-rangi or Tāne -toko-rangi is the god of trees. These are the larger trees like rātā, tōtara and kauri which keep Ranginui and Papa-tua-nuku separated so that the world of light can remain. For Māori the wellbeing of people and the environment remain vitally connected.
Rongoā rākau (plant remedies) form an integral part of the traditional part of the Māori healing system. Many native plants are used to treat a variety of conditions. Knowledge is passed down. Plants are prepared with care, as they can be toxic if not used correclty.. According to Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Tāne combines with Rongo the god of peace to become Rongo-mā-Tane, the god of birds and cultivated food. Rongo-mā-Tāne is also a god of trees but these are trees such as kawakawa and karamu, which are food and can also be used for rongoā. These commonly used Māori medicinal plants can all be found at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi. Please do not pick them here – they are part of the eco-system we are protecting.
Contact Bushy Park Sanctuary
| Address : | Bushy Park Sanctuary 791 Rangitatau East Road, Kai Iwi 4578, New Zealand |
| Phone : | 📞 +9879 |
| Postal code : | 4578 |
| Website : | https://bushypark.nz/ |
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Lisa Schl8r on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fantastic park with several short walks you can easily combine to trek through the whole park. Trails were well graded, I’d say mostly flat but few spots with stairs. Favorite part was being serenaded by all the birds during our walk!
Had cream tea at the homestead, great deal at $12pp, and then spent an hour walking the four tracks near the house.
Nice facilities and small museum as well.
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Jan Spicer on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Always so very fabulous here. Book early because people are discovering this wonderful place set in a stunning bird sanctuary. Devonshire and high tea are just the teasers really. Hospitality to the max. ?
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Rob Kadlec on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wow. I'm not that into birds and have been to many NZ protected forests, but this place had me amazed. Nowhere else have I seen so many native birds in one place. And the lodge is spectacular. A must visit.
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Rachel Benmayor on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We loved staying here. Like stepping back in time, quiet slow paced life. Birds and forest was enchanting.
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Matt Lough on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Incredible, highly recommend. Must see for bird lovers! Great plaques along the tracks and so many native birds and trees
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Holly Neill on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolute paradise. So many native species flourishing and the community efforts to protect this incredible forest are amazing. Highly recommend. One of my favourite places I've ever visited, and the staff are really helpful too.
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Deb on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful gem just outside Wanganui. The reserve was abundant with bird life. The most Saddleback and Hihi I have seen. A number of easy short bush walks with some large wonderful trees. Stayed over at the Lodge. Such a credit to Dale and his staff. The lodge is looking fantastic and our room was lovely with breakfast included. Fabulous evening dinner prepared by Dale. Will definitely return. A serene and relaxing stay.
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Ken Brown on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Definitely worth a half day visit. So many birds now on fairly short easy walks into the sanctuary. Big congrats to all those who have put in so much effort - especially the early few who ambitiously started it all.
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