Bushmansfriend: NZ native plant information; pictures, ecotours - Forest walks,Ecotours,Whangaroa harbour, nature photography,native plants education, information

We provide memorable experiences for travellers who wish to experience Northland's natural bush and Whangaroa's natural harbour.

Guided forest walks, Whangaroa Harbour tours, kayak hire, harbour taxi and houseboat holidays.

Bush and Boat tour. At Bushmansfriend we offer a unique world class guided nature walk of the Wairakau Stream track and return boat trip. Our customers constantly rate this unique wilderness experience as a highlight of their NZ holiday. Learn about New Zealand's remarkable flora and fauna on a guided forest walk. Find out more about the guided forest walk and Harbour tour

Whangaroa Harbour boat tour. 1&1/2 hour tour. Experience the beautiful outer reaches of Whangaroa Harbour in an exhilarating and informative experience. Pick up from Whangaroa or Totara North wharf in the 5.7m. 'Wairakau'. Purpose built for Whangaroa Harbour Find out more about the boat tour

Whangaroa Harbour Kayak Hire. Take the kayak out on an unguided tour. You have the freedom to go where you want and when you want to do it! Come and paddle New Zealand's best harbour and get close to nature.Find out more about renting kayaks

Whangaroa Harbour Taxi. Walk the track to Lane Cove under your own arrangements. Save the walk back and enjoy an informative tour of Whangaroa Harbour. Ideal for backpackers and family groups. Also taxi to properties around the harbour and Kingfish Lodge. Find out more about the Harbour Taxi

Whangaroa Houseboat Holidays. The ultimate romantic escape, weekend getaway, family holiday or fishing expedition with mates. Houseboating is the perfect means of accessing Whangaroas natural beauty, yet still enjoying all the comforts of home. Find out more about Whangaroa Houseboat Holidays

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Tony Foster author of "Plant Heritage New Zealand"

Bushmansfriend: A Responsible Tourism Operator

Bushmansfriend Ltd prides itself on a philosophy of Responsible Tourism. We actively strive to improve our energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, caring for our flora and fauna and being actively involved in growing the Whangaroa Community. Reduce Recycle Reuse

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	Teachers and Students. Free educational resources. Field trip resources, powerpoint slide shows, books for the school library, Assessment resources and links. The New Zealand flora: The Features, New Zealand flowers and fruits: The Features and characteristics of reproduction, Pseudopanax, Coprosma, The Rocky Shore Educational resources from here
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	New Zealand native plant pictures Photo galleries and images of NZ native plants. Sorted by Foliage Flowers Fruits Bark Wood Ferns Ideal resource for school projects or help with identifying plants. New Zealand Educational institutes and their students are free to dowload these images for educational use. Please acknowledge the photographer Tony Foster
	New Zealand native plant garden blog Tony's blog with ramblings, musings,and photographs. Plants useful in a New Zealand native garden. http://bushmansfriend.blogspot.com/
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