Bach 52, Rangitoto Island

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. There is no entry porch or veranda at the front and the extensive glazing on this wall is fixed. The Bach has a steep pitch roof with minimal eves. There are lean-to to the west and north, all is clad with fibro-lite & batten but, rough boards are also used. 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 Rangitototo Island. Access to Rangitoto wharf is available from Fullers360 Ferry (https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares), 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 at midday. Check out is 10am
- Travel arrangements must be made separately

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.