Bushy Park / Tarapuruhi, Wildlife refuge in Whanganui region, New Zealand.
The sanctuary spans 100 hectares of native forest with 3.4 kilometers of walking tracks through dense vegetation and wetland areas.
Forest and Bird received this land as a bequest from G.F. Moore in 1962, establishing a protected area for native species conservation.
The Bushy Park Trust manages the sanctuary in partnership with Ngaa Rauru iwi, incorporating traditional Maori environmental stewardship principles.
Located 25 minutes from Whanganui, this predator-free sanctuary remains open during daylight hours with no entrance fee for visitors.
The northern rata tree Ratanui reaches 43 meters in height with an 11-meter girth, marking an age between 500 and 1000 years.
Elevation above the sea: 265 m
GPS coordinates: -39.79733,174.92861
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:47
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