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COVID-19 Orange setting – Accommodation information
Regional park accommodation
All campgrounds, tiny homes and SCC campgrounds are open.
If you’re staying in a bach or the tiny home, we have resumed our regular cleaning schedule and provided additional cleaning products on site. You can also bring your own hygiene provisions to wipe down shared facilities and sanitiser for general use.
If you’re camping, select a location that will maintain a good distance between other campers. Remember to bring your own hygiene provisions to wipe down shared facilities and sanitiser for general use. Toilets will have soap or sanitiser.
While using regional parks lodge accommodation we encourage the wearing of face masks, physical distancing and other measures to remain safe. This is due to the self-service nature of the accommodation and the number of people in the same space.
You can cancel or amend your bookings online via your myAUCKLAND account. We have temporarily suspended the five-day prior refund (excluding bank transaction fees) and amendment rules to allow full booking refunds or rescheduling to another date until 11.59pm of the day prior to your arrival.
While using indoor shared facilities, we recommend wearing a face mask and maintaining a physical distance from others. For more information on physical distancing and face masks please visit
covid19.govt.nz.
Holiday parks and Waiheke Backpackers Hostel
Holiday parks (Martins Bay, Ōrewa, Whangateau) and Waiheke Backpackers Hostel are open with COVID-19 Protection Framework protocols in place.
For any enquiries or future bookings email:
- Martins Bay at
mbhpark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Ōrewa at
obhpark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Whangateau at
whpark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Waiheke Backpackers hostel at
waihekebackpackers@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
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.
Kaipātiki Bach was the camp manager's house for many years and is now available for visitors to use. It takes its name from the original name of the land block where this reserve sits.
Located in the campground next to the Parakai Springs Hot Pools, this bach is the perfect escape if you want to relax in a homely space. It is set in a green oasis within walking distance to a thermal pool offering.
You can also use the bach as a base for your west coast adventures:
- mountain biking
- horse riding
- tree climbing
- 4 x 4 or off-road motorcycling
- beach rambles
- fishing on the Kaipara.
Alcohol is prohibited at all times.
Alerts
Price increase for regional parks accommodation and bookable picnic sites
Prices will increase from 1 July 2022 for baches, lodges, tiny homes and bookable picnic sites. It does not include campgrounds and self-contained certified (SCC) car parks.
The increase will take effect for all stays booked or amended from 1 July. If your booking is across dates in June and July 2022, the cost will include old and new prices.
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Kaipātiki Bach - External view of the bach.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Kitchen and dining area.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Whole kitchen with the dining area in the background.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Lounge area with a wood burner and heat pump.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Lounge area looking out to the deck and barbecue.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Bathroom showing the vanity and bath.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Bathroom showing the vanity, bath and shower.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Queen bedroom.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Bedroom with two single beds.
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Kaipātiki Bach - Deck with a barbecue.
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150 Parkhurst Road, Parakai
Directions and access
Turn into the main driveway entrance to the Parakai Springs Hot Pools. Follow the driveway past the pool complex entrance and carpark to the locked gate. We will give you a combination code for the gate with your booking confirmation. Turn right to get to the bach.
You need to phone us on 09 301 0101 five days before your booking starts so we can give you the access code to retrieve the bach key.
See more about
Kaipatiki
access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
8
Maximum stay
7 nights
Check-in time
2pm
Check-out time
10am
Summer, weekend and public holidays
$170.00 (GST inclusive)
Winter weekdays
$100.00 (GST inclusive)
Bedrooms
- Bedroom one: one queen bed
- Bedroom two: two sets of single bunks
- Bedroom three: two single beds.
You need to supply bed linen, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, tea towels, food, mosquito repellent and personal items.
Amenities
Water
Drinkable (potable) town water supply.
Power supply
Standard domestic power supply.
Kitchen facilities
Fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided.
Toilets and bathrooms
Combined bath and shower. One flush toilet in separate room.
Rules
Animals
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
Cleaning
You must keep the bach and surrounding site clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave. Charges will apply if more cleaning is needed.To protect against COVID-19 please clean all utensils, crockery and surfaces on your arrival and departure.
Rubbish
Rubbish bin inside the home. Place your rubbish and recycling in bin located outside the bach before departure.
Overnight vehicles and tents
One parking space within bach site.
You may not stay in tents or camp in vehicles around the cottage.
Fires
Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Map of Kaipātiki
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.
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