About this Holiday House
Bach 52 is a historic holiday home located near Rangitoto Wharf, thirty-five minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland.
There were originally 140 holiday baches built on Rangitoto Island during the Inter-War period 1920s to 1930s, of those 34 baches remain. They form an irreplaceable aspect of architectural and social history in New Zealand.
Bach 52 is a large simple gabled building with the gable facing the bay. The building is representative of the island baches in materials & use of salvaged joinery and improvised techniques.
The domestic arrangements in Bach 52 were and still are basic. Water from rooves are stored in tanks and accessed by a single tap.
Getting there;
Bach 52 is located near the start of the summit track on Rangitoto Island. Access to Rangitoto wharf is available by Ferry, Auckland Sea Shuttle (0508 SEA SHUTTLE), or private boat.
Know before you go;
- Rangitoto Island is pest free – No pets are allowed
- There are no shops on Rangitoto Island
- There is no hot running water at the bach
- There are no public rubbish bins on Rangitoto
- Check in is 10am. Check out is 2.30pm
- Travel arrangements must be made separately
Cancellation Policy (Firm)
- The $50 booking fee is non-refundable in all cases
- If cancellation occurs more than 30 days prior to check-in, the remaining Bach rental charges will not be payable
- No refunds are available for cancellations or date changes made within 30 days of check-in
Special conditions:
The Department of Conversations biosecurity rules apply.
Small animals, ants, rainbow skinks and weeds or exotic seeds are the biggest threats to the pest-free status of our special islands. Gear that has been in the garage or even stored in the house could be hiding rodents, skinks, insects and seeds. Please help by completing the DOC Biosecurity checklist prior to your arrive on the island.
Extras:
Cleaning (Optional, $100.00 cash per booking). Please arrange this service directly with the Island Bach Manager. NOTE: If you have not paid for cleaning, you are expected to leave the bach in a clean and tidy condition.
As part of your booking you are expected to bring: your own linen, sleeping bag, pillowcase & towel.
