The Bush Base

03/03/2026

Our family will be at the “Not Back to School” picnic this Friday!
If you’re homeschooling (or quietly wondering about it) it’s such a lovely, relaxed way to meet other families and get a feel for what it can look like.
I'll be wearing my The Bush Base T-shirt and I'd love to meet you, or reconnect with those I've met before :) Come up and say hi!

The area contains One Tree Hill Domain and Cornwall Park, which are next to each other, and often seen as one. There is a playground including a train track for little ones and a skate bowl close to the entrance off Manukau Road.

15/02/2026

This means so much.

We created The Bush Base for families wanting something slower, relational and grounded in real life learning.

We have limited spaces available right now. If you’re in West Auckland and this feels aligned, reach out...we’d love to show you around.

28/01/2026

A Bush Base parent shared these words with us last year — and they’ve stayed close to our hearts.

“What struck me most was the beautiful balance between home and bush… creating a space that feels safe, calm, and connected. From there, the children adventure out into the surrounding forest — exploring, learning, playing, and just being kids.”

While our team has evolved since then, the culture they described — connection, care, and meaningful time in nature — is the same one we continue to nurture today.

We’re deeply grateful to the families who walk alongside us and help shape this place as it grows 🌿

11/01/2026

We had a fantastic 2025 and loved spending time together on Mondays. Looking forward to kicking off 2026 at The Bush Base! Head to thebushbase.co.nz/apply.html

20/12/2025

It's a wrap for 2025! We have loved our first year. Nothing sums it up better than this beautiful book authored by one of the beautiful people who has been with us since the start ✨