Bach 52

Description

#Please note that the Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust (RIHCT) will gladly reschedule or refund any bookings affected by Covid-19 restrictions.

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, NZ$50.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (sleeping bag, pillow case/towel and sheet), and leave the bach in a cleand and tidy condition.

COVID-19 Protection Framework: The Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust requires ALL people who stay overnight in a historic bach to exercise the strictest precautions possible to help avoid the transmission of COVID-19. We are operating under the “Golden rules” for business. Therefore, the Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust has to:

1. Keep people with COVID-19 symptoms off the premises and ask them not to visit Rangitoto Island
2. Maintain 2m physical distancing between guests and volunteers
3. Enable good hygiene practices
4. Keep track of people who enter the premises
5. Act in accordance with the Department of Conservation Covid protection Framework and ask all guest to provide proof of their vaccination status

The Department of Conservation Covid-19 Protection Framework allows businesses to open and operate in a way that is as close to normal as possible for vaccinated people, while minimising the virus’ spread.

If you suspect that you have Covid-19, please let us know so that we can cancel your booking.