Keddle House, located above remote Anawhata Beach is a solar-powered bungalow with particular heritage value. It was built by Walter and Sally Parker in the 1930s and still retains many of its original features.
This two bedroom house has spectacular views of the west coast beach from the sunroom.
There are walking tracks down to the beach and a number of other bush walks in the area.
We have closed large sections of the Waitākere Ranges 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.
Drive approximately 11km to the end of Anawhata Road. Drive with care - the road is metal, narrow and windy, and is not suitable for long vehicles.
Access Keddle House through a locked gate at the end of Anawhata Road (270).
The 500m driveway down to the house is quite steep. Large trailers are not permitted due to the steep access road and a small parking and turning area at the bach site.
Visit Anawhata, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
$252.00 (GST inclusive)
$176.00 (GST inclusive)
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.
You need to supply bed linen, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, tea towels, food, mosquito repellent and personal items. A torch or battery-powered lamp is recommended for reading at night.
All tap water in the house is drinkable. There is a filter system on the water line, tank supply (gravity fed roof water). Conserve water as there is a limited water supply.
Solar power for lighting, water pump, wastewater system and stove ignition. Do not use the power points.
Fridge but no freezer. Gas hot water, hob and oven. Pots and pans, cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided.
One bathroom: shower cubicle with solar powered shower and basin with cold water. There is a flush toilet at the back of the house that can be accessed from the outside.
Flued gas heater in lounge.
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
You must keep the house 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.
No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
You may have up to a total of 12 people at the house during the day. This includes visitors and the booked group.
Maximum of four permit holder vehicles (including visitors) permitted to park at the house. All other vehicles must use the public parking area at the end of Anawhata Road and walk down to the bach.
You may not stay in tents or camp in vehicles around the house.
Fires prohibited at all times.
Regional park with a quiet beach.
