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.
This quaint three bedroom cottage is set among the gardens and lawns within the Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Park. It was used as the nurses' station during WWII and has been fully restored.
The cottage can accommodate up to six people.
It is a perfect base for tramps and activities.
For costs, availability and bookings, visit www.glenfern.org.nz.
Alerts
Total fire ban across all islands in the Hauraki Gulf
A prohibited fire season is in effect across the entire Hauraki Gulf. This means a total ban on outdoor fires and a suspension of all previously granted fire permits.
Find what you can and can’t do during a prohibited fire season, plus fire safety tips, at checkitsalright.nz.
For further information, visit fireandemergency.nz.
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.
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Glenfern Cottage - External view of the cottage and garden.
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Glenfern Cottage - External view of the cottage.
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Glenfern Cottage - Looking from the deck over Port Fitroy.
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Glenfern Cottage - Kitchen and dining area.
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Glenfern Cottage - Looking into the kitchen and one of the bedrooms.
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Glenfern Cottage - Lounge.
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Glenfern Cottage - Double bedroom.
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Glenfern Cottage - Bedroom with single beds.
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Glenfern Cottage - Bunk room.
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Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy
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.
24-hour vehicle access to the cottage is included with your booking.
The nearest boat launching facility is the public boat ramp is at Port Fitzroy Wharf, a 5 minute drive away.
See more about
Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Parkland
access information.
Check-in information
Maximum stay
11 nights
Check-in time
2pm
Check-out time
10am
Cost information currently unavailable.
Other ways to book your accommodation
Bedrooms
- Bedroom one: one double bed
- Bedroom two: two single beds
- Bedroom three: one set of single bunk beds (i.e. sleeps 2 people). Top bunk is not recommended for under 9 year olds.
You need to supply towels, tea towels, food, mosquito repellent, personal items, head lamps and torches.
Amenities
Water
From spring or stream fed to tanks. All tap water in the house is drinkable, but boil if you are concerned. Please conserve water.
Power supply
No mains supply. It has solar power and a generator. Save power and turn off lights when you leave the room. If you must use a hairdryer or straightener, you will need to ask for the generator to be turned on.
Kitchen facilities
Fridge/freezer, gas hob and oven, wood range, kettle, pots and pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided. You can toast bread using the grill on the oven. There is also a barbeque available for use.
Toilets and bathrooms
One large bathroom with a shower and toilet. Accessible via the covered rear deck.
Heating
Wood burner heater.
Rules
Animals
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
Cleaning
You must keep the cottage 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.
Rubbish
Rubbish, recycling and compost bins on site. Minimising packaging in advance.
Day visitors
No vehicle access for day visitors.
Fires
Fires are prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Report a problem
Call Glenfern Sanctuary to report a problem on 09 4290 091. Email general enquiries and feedback to info@glenfern.org.nz.
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