Mabel Bush

Mabel Bush is a small community in the Southland region of New Zealand's South Island. The community has an estimated population of 127 people. The main building in the area is the Mabel Bush Hall, which consists of the hall and tennis courts. The Hall is mainly used for parties and community events.GeographyMuch of the surrounding area is farmland. Although the area is named Mabel Bush, only an approximate two hectares of the area is undeveloped. Residents describe the area as a "happy medium" between hilly and flat.The closest city is Invercargill, approximately twenty kilometres away. Nearby villages include Hedgehope to the north, Grove Bush to the west, Rakahouka to the southwest, and Dacre to the southeast.The nearby Makarewa River is sometimes visited by anglers, and holds numerous brown trout and, downstream, perch.WildlifeThe area contains livestock such as sheep, cows and deer. Dogs are used to herd the livestock.Wildlife includes many of New Zealand's common birds, as well as the Australian masked lapwing and hawks. Kiwis can be found here as well.PlantlifeThere are many types of plant life in the Mabel Bush area, largely consisting of common New Zealand plants. There is a range of trees from introduced species such as pines and eucalyptus to native bush.