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Big Bay Bach at Sadler Point, Mahurangi Regional Park (East)


COVID-19 Alert Level 2 – Accommodation information

Holiday parks and the Waiheke Backpackers Hostel are open for bookings with COVID-19 alert level measures and protocols in place.

Baches, campgrounds and lodges are open from 10am Monday 8 March 2021.

We will be reinstating our standard cancellation and amendment rules under Alert Level 2. Customers wishing to cancel or amend can do so online via their MyAuckland accounts.

Customers who have not started their planned stay over Alert Level 3 (28 Feb-6 Mar 2021 inclusive) that have not amended or cancelled these bookings will require a manual refund for the nights affected, and we will advise if details are required.

If you haven't received cancellation communications, please email regionalparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Big Bay Bach is on the eastern side of the peninsula that encloses the Mahurangi Harbour.

It is in a clearing surrounded by cabbage trees and pōhutukawa, and is close to a beautiful sandy beach. The perfect spot to walk, kayak, boat or relax.

Alerts

Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

We have closed large sections of our parks to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

When you visit our parks, you need to clean your footwear and equipment to avoid transferring disease from one area to another.

Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.

Accessible by water only

There is no vehicle access - you must have a water craft appropriate for coastal boating (boat, kayak, etc).

Boat access only, Mahurangi East

Directions and access

Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.

Access option one: From the southern end of Big Bay it is a two minute walk from beach to bach.

Access option two: Boat to the southern end of Lagoon Bay (a shallow tidal bay) for a 15 minute walk up and over the ridge to the bach.

Kayaks or dinghies can be hand-launched from Sullivans Bay (approximately 2.2km), or at the boat ramp at Wenderholm Regional Park. Scott Landing, Martins Bay, and Opahi Bay also have boat trailer launching facilities.

See more about Sadler Point, Mahurangi Regional Park (East) access information.

Availability and prices

Maximum number of people

6

Maximum stay

7 nights

Check-in time

2pm

Check-out time

12pm (noon)

Summer, weekend and public holidays

$141.00 (GST inclusive)

Winter weekdays

$80.00 (GST inclusive)

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Booking information

Bookings can only be made six months in advance for baches. Availability refreshes at midnight daily.

Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom one: one double bed
  • Bedrooms two and the lounge: one set of single bunk beds in each (i.e. sleeps 2 people in each room). Top bunks are not recommended for under 9 year olds.
You need to supply bed linen, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, tea towels, food, mosquito repellent and personal items.

Amenities


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Water

Untreated tank water - boil water for at least three minutes before using. Conserve water as the supply is limited.

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Power supply

Standard domestic power supply.

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Kitchen facilities

Fridge/freezer, stove, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, all cutlery and crockery provided.

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Toilets and bathrooms

No bathroom in the bach. Outside long drop toilet at the rear of the bach. Bring your own portable solar shower.

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Heating

Electric column heater provided.

Rules


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Animals

Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.

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Cleaning

You must keep the bach and surrounding site clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.
To protect against COVID-19 please clean all utensils, crockery and surfaces on your arrival and departure.

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Rubbish

No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

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Overnight vehicles and tents

You may not stay in tents or camp in vehicles around the bach.

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Fires

Fires prohibited at all times.


Information about the park


Map of Sadler Point, Mahurangi Regional Park (East)


Report a problem

Report a non-urgent problem at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it. Call our regional parks team on 09 366 2000 to report an urgent problem. Email general enquiries and feedback to regionalparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.