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McCrae’s Bush

A piece of history, this native bush remnant is a great place to take a step back in time to see how thing used to be.

Photo shows clearing in a stand of native bush, with farmland in the background.

McCrae's Bush.

Used for

Walking, picnics.

Please note, this is a dog on-leash area.

Facilities

Walkway

Location

River Road, Ashhurst. Park your car on River Road or walk in from the Durham Street Reserve-McCrae's Bush Walkway.

Related information

Heritage photo shows the modern houses in Savage Crescent, built in the 1930s.

Savage Reserve playground upgrade

This year we’ll be upgrading the playground at Palmy’s historic Savage Reserve – and we want your feedback on what it should look like.
Photo shows couple walking labrador on a leash along a grassy bank.

Exercising your dog

Check our online map to see where you can and can't take your dog in Palmerston North. Places you can exercise your dog off-leash are coloured green.