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Perry B
Sydney2578 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
We really enjoyed our Devonshire tea in the Main Room. The scones were delectable and the strawberry jam and cream totally fresh and full of flavour. It was above all the ambience that appealed...the Homestead has been beautifully restored and is such a great place in which to partake of this succulently special afternoon tea. It was fabulous for our party consisting of myself, my wife, my mother and my cousin.
Written 7 June 2022
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Navigator42436944583
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • family
My mum and I went to Bushy Park for my birthday lunch while I was visiting home from Melbourne. The food and service was superb...love this place
Kate Fordyce
Melbourne
Written 13 April 2024
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Perry B
Sydney2578 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
We came with friends again in September and the Devonshire tea that I shouted was as excellent as ever! the scones, fresh cream and strawberry jam all hit the proverbial spot. It is also so charming to wander all over the fabulous homestead.
Written 27 December 2022
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LibbyTaranaki
New Plymouth29 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
From planning stages to visit completion, we had superb experiences with Bushy Park.
On arrival, we were met by Dale, our gracious and very knowledgeable host, and Esther, our equally charming and wise guide for our bush walks. Our walks included exploration of the life in the lake (armed with nets and aquatic animal guide sheets), saddlebacks, stitchbirds, kereru and more. We were delighted by the prolific bird life and the background chorus of bird calls.
Our time in the bush was all too short and we returned to the stunning Category 1 homestead for lunch.
Because we had a group of 18 and limited time, we had pre-ordered our lunches. They were delicious, beautifully presented on fine china with silver tea service.
Dale gave us a fascinating presentation on the history of the house and surroundings. We followed this with independent tours of the wonderful house and mini-museum.
The day was a fabulous taste of what a longer stay could be. 2 of our group had stayed overnight and could not speak highly enough of the sumptuous meal the night before and the wonderful experience of staying in this stately home.
Written 30 October 2019
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Ellinore1915
Porirua53 contributions
Feb 2017 • none
As we had heard rave reviews about these walks, we decided one day to try it out. So, my sister and I travelled from Wellington to the park, we had to park way around the back because of a group of vintage cars, so we were unable to go inside the Homestead and we were very disappointed. There were some benches there to have lunch, but it was not a very nice atmosphere at the back.
So, as we had bought some lunch with us, we decided to walk the bush tracks and find a lovely place to have it.
After half an hour of getting lost because there were not many sign-posts, we seemed to be going round and round. My sister is a big person and she wanted to rest. So we spent some time trying to find a little seat for her. Eventually we did, but it was in a very dark place with no sun, so we went looking for another place to have our lunch, but found nothing. Somehow we found our way back to the dark seating place and had our lunch. We never saw any birds whatsoever but heard maybe 2 or 3 on our way.
The only sun we saw was when we found another track which led to a boardwalk.
It would have been nice if there were some picnic benches scattered around for people as in 'The Redwood Forest' in Rotorua.
We left after 2 hours feeling very disappointed indeed, and also we couldn't even go into the homestead to have a look or have a hot drink which would have made us feel a bit better.
So, I can't review the Homestead itself if we never entered it
Written 21 June 2017
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Neil C
333 contributions
Dec 2016 • friends
The grounds are lovely to walk around and spot some birds. It all has a very peaceful air. We also had a cream tea at the main house and an impromptu tour around it. It is a wonderful view into the early days of gracious living for settlers (and you can still stay here - spacious rooms but no en suite).The cream tea was very nice too, served on the verandah over-looking the front lawn (and car park). Maybe it is all a bit tired splendour, but on a Sunday, it was so quiet. Very nice for us, but very puzzling. A similar property in England would be far busier.
Written 10 March 2017
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Veronica H
7 contributions
Jan 2017 • family
Fron the fantastic walks through the native bush, our excellent hosts, croquet on the front lawn, delicious Devon tea, superb dinner, all set in a beautifully restored historical homestead! This was an amazing experience. Our hosts went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect!
Written 22 January 2017
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Artisteyes
Whanganui105 contributions
Sept 2015 • friends
A wonderful bush experience awaits you behind the historic Main house at Bushy Park. The Trails offer annointated descriptions of many NZ bush plants and features a very special massive historic tree. You can spend an hour or an entire day depending on your schedule. It;s also a great location for weddings!
Written 15 March 2016
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Merv-Taupo
Taupo425 contributions
Dec 2015 • couples
Beautiful Historic Homestead for all to view set on a large property at Bushy Park. Fully fenced property for an awesome native bird sanctuary.
Written 20 February 2016
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Steve B
Whanganui3 contributions
Dec 2015 • none
Just a beautiful drive, not far from Whanganui and when you get there it is a very special spot for walks, a delicious scone and cup of tea, bush walks and wildlife. Have not stayed there but it looks a great place to stay for a night or two.
Written 13 January 2016
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Granny B
17 contributions
May 2012 • none
Lovely drive out to this homestead, which is set in on a large property, formerly a farm, beautiful long drive in from the road, with bush both sides. A predator fence has been erected and more wild life should eventuate. Afternoon tea was set in a historic room and was in keeping with the times with lovely china etc.
The accommodation and reception rooms all echo the history of the place. there is a lovely bush walk at the back past the old stables, and the view from the front of the house is quite lovely. Jazz afternoons are held on the front lawn during the year.
Written 18 September 2012
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Mike T
Whitstable198 contributions
Feb 2012 • couples
Not related to Bushy Park near Epson. If you are interested in ancient woodlands, go. Have no knowledge of trees but you learn a lot on the walk round the small forest, an easy 40 minutes. House itself is single storey but gives the impression that it should have another. A bit off the beaten track but still only 30 minutes from Wanganui. Rooms can be rented if you want a bit of privacy.
Written 29 July 2012
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SPYC
Hastings659 contributions
Dec 2011 • none
Old preserved homestead. We stopped in for a coffee & walked around several of the tracks thru the bush & among a number of native birds was most impressed to see several Saddlebacks in this predater free area
Written 12 June 2012
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Kawerau75 contributions
To visit the giant 1000 year old rata tree with a girth of 11m always give me shivers down my back - if this thing could talk it would be so great.
Written 14 February 2012
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mrancer
417 contributions
Sept 2011 • couples
If Viv serves the beef stew for dinner, you're in for a treat.
Written 20 October 2011
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