Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve. Otago. New Zealand. - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

This scenic reserve on the south side of Cape Wanbrow is a few minutes from Oamaru. It is the home of the Hoiho, yellow eyed penguins.
A concerted conservation effort has saved the hoiho (yellow eyed penguin) from extinction. There are free public viewing hides along a walkway above the beach cliffs. The best viewing is between 3pm before dark (when the birds come ashore) and at sunrise (when they go to sea). Yellow-eyed penguins will be reluctant to come ashore if you are in plain sight on the beach, so you are requested to stay off the beaches and in the hides after 3pm.

Graves Walkway to Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve, Oamaru ia a coastal walk visiting penguin colonies. The car park is at Blue Penguin Colony Waterfront Road Oamaru or at the Bushy Beach Reserve end.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 4kms Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Along the cliff top. What points of interest are there?: Overlooks the beach with view points to watch the yellow eyed penguins. What activities are available?: Beach walking, bird watching. Hours of accessibility?: You must vacate the beach by 3pm. NO DOGS. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Cliffs. Dogs Allowed?: No Is a permit/fee required?: No If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed Please supply the website of the land if available: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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Date Logged Log User Rating   11/10/2010 Punga and Paua visited it