Bach 78 Islington Bay Rangitoto Island
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 1 night
Historic waterfront bach on a pest free conservation Island (Sleeps 6)
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust
- Languages:
- english
About Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust
The Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust are a not for profit organisation whos mission is "To conserve and interpret the historic Bach Communities on Rangitoto Island for the benefit of all New Zealanders."
What makes this Cottage unique
Explore the rugged coastline, watch sunset from the summit, experience the abundant birdlife
Facilities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Heater
- Children Welcome
Safety features
- First-aid kitWe provide a basic first aid kit in living room cupboard
- Smoke detectorThere are two smoke detectors in bach 78. One in the kitchen and one in the living area.
- Fire extinguisherThere is a dry powder fire extinguisher in the kitchen
Location Type
- BeachfrontBach 78 is located on the waters edge at Islington Bay on Rangitoto Island.
- Mountain viewRangitoto Island is a dormant volcano reaching 260m high. The summit of Rangitoto Island can be seen from Islington Bay
- WaterfrontThe sandy beaches or Motutapu Island are a short walk away.
General
- HeatingHot water-bottles
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
Kitchen
- FridgeWe provide a chilly bin with ice packs which we replace daily to keep your food fresh.
- Hob2 burner gas hob
- Coffee makerCoffee plunger
- Dishes & utensilsBasic utensils and dishes supplied
- KitchenBasic kitchen with cold running water
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- Dining
Entertainment
- BooksWe have a variety of second hand books
- GamesA selection of 1940s board games
Outside
- GardenPrivate patio
- Kayak / canoe$50 H&S briefing required prior to use of kayaks - 2 doubles and 4 singles.
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Bach site 78. Kumonin - Arrowsmith Built pre 1937 In 1937 the bach was owned by T. Oconnel (A catholic preiest) By 1955 the bach had been bought by D. L Arrowsmith a catholic engineer. The veranda was enclosed before 1941 Bach 78 features many aspects of the bungalow/cottage low roof ridge parallel to the sea, extensively glazed to sea view. The bach has a basic rectangular plan with an additional lean-to at the rear. These effects are achieved with salvaged materials and improvised building techniques.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 6 adults)
- DOC biosecurity rules apply - Rangitoto Island is pest free. You must clean and check your gear for pests prior to coming on holiday. No open bags.
- No fires are permitted on Rangitoto. This includes the open flames of candles, kerosene lamps or charcoal burners.
- Pack in pack out policy – There are no rubbish bins on Rangitoto. You will need to take your rubbish off the Island when you leave.
117 Reviews
Fabulous
Wonderful, so serene, peaceful, beautiful, like stepping back in time. A real treat, thank you.
Perfect getaway
Wonderful classic Kiwi bach
Unique
The perfect place for a digital detox and an immersion in nature.
Perfect place to wind down and relax
Beautiful part of Rangitoto and right next to the water. Stunning stay!
Amazing spot
Stayed here with my partner and three six year olds. Bit of a walk from the ferry for my smalls but the place is a treasure. Great support from people who run place. Run by trust restoring old batches on island. Also vintage touches throughout the batch. Amazing wildlife on the doorstep and places to explore. Couldn’t recommend this enough. Thanks Susan
Location
Rangitoto is the youngest and largest of Auckland's 48 volcanic cones, and is home to the world's largest pohutukawa forest. Visitors can explore the island via a network of tracks and roads.
Geology: Rangitoto emerged from the sea about 650 years ago, making it the ‘baby’ of all Auckland’s volcanic cones. Ninety-five percent of the island is covered in black basalt rock, which forms lava flows and fields, caves, pillars and tunnels, which are interesting to explore.
Bird and wildlife watching: Look out for saddleback, whitehead, kaka, kakariki, tui, bellbird and tomtit in the forest around the cone and crater on Rangitoto.
Child/family friendly activities: Take the family for a walk to the Rangitoto summit. It takes about an hour and a half to get to the top. Once there, you can enjoy the spectacular views and the kids can explore the WWII fire command post.
For smaller children or less able walkers, Fullers operate a 4WD road train to the base of the Rangitoto summit, from where it is a short walk up a boardwalk to the summit.
Another popular family activity is to explore the lava tunnels and caves. The tunnels and caves are reached by a short diversion off the Rangitoto Summit Track – remember to bring a torch.
Heritage sightseeing: As with many other Hauraki Gulf islands, extensive defence installations were built on Rangitoto during WWII, and remnants of these remain to be explored.
Rangitoto has been a popular destination for picnickers for well over 100 years.Around 30 classic kiwi holiday baches remain today, largely unchanged since the 1930s. Bach 38, adjacent to Rangitoto Wharf, has been turned into a museum and is run by the Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust. Visit the museum to learn the history of this unique piece of kiwiana. Visit the Trust's website for opening times.
Flora: Rangitoto hosts more than 200 species of native trees and flowering plants. Although most are common species, many have unique ways of coping with the harsh volcanic landscape. Rangitoto’s pohutukawa forest is the largest in the country. Visit the island in December to enjoy New Zealand’s Christmas tree.