Bushy Point Fernbirds Bed and Breakfast is unique in southern New Zealand. Secluded on 5ha it is part of a larger 90ha reserve. The reserve is close to the edge of the New River Estuary only 10 minutes from Invercargill city and 25 minutes from the Stewart Island ferry from Bluff.
Our position is perfect for travelers to Southern New Zealand driving the southern scenic route or going to Stewart Island by plane from Invercargill airport or ferry from Bluff. Some of our guests who have just completed a long international flight appreciate the peace and quiet here for their first night in New Zealand. The B&B has a feeling of seclusion in a forest. We offer our guests a free guided walk.
There has always been a remnant population here of Fernbirds which are an endemic New Zealand species. While they are not endangered, they can be notoriously difficult to find. Their flight is weak, they are largely a ground dwelling bird. This makes them easy prey for New Zealand’s introduced predators. We have carried out pest control on the introduced predator animals which has boosted the number of birds.
Bellbirds Tui Grey Warbler NZ Pigeon Waxeyes, Fantail and Harrier hawks can all usually be seen. Brown Creeper and Tom Tit are occasionally seen.
The free guided walk for our B&B guests on our private reserve has a transition from tall podocarp forest with trees hundreds of years old to salt marsh. It is a good track and boardwalk and is an easy walk with seats. Landscapes such as this are becoming rare in lowland New Zealand now. We have expertise in finding fernbirds and describe the natural history of the property along the way.
Aerial view of the B&B
A wider view showing the wetland
One of our 3 guest rooms
A fernbird in flight from our walk
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