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Fitzroy House at Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Parkland


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.

Fitzroy House is one of the oldest homesteads remaining on Great Barrier Island, and sits with the Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Park. Built in 1901, the house features the beautiful decorative detailing by craftsman builders from long ago.

The self-contained five bedroom house can accommodate up to 10 people. It is perfect for families and groups - you can arrange the beds to suit your needs.

There’s a large BBQ and a bluetooth stereo. You’ll also find a good selection of books and games.

For cool winter nights, there’s a wood burner and Stanley stove to keep you warm and cosy.

For costs, availability and bookings, visit www.glenfern.org.nz.

Note: all income from Fitzroy House and Glenfern Cottage goes towards the management of Glenfern Sanctuary, helping to protect our precious and endangered native species.

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.

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.

Access to the property is by sea or road. You can bring your boat to the jetty (a mooring may be available) or drive to the house.

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.

Booking information

A minimum stay of 2 nights apply.
Book directly with Glenfern Sanctuary at www.glenfern.org.nz/accommodation-booking.

Bedrooms

The beds can be arranged to suit your needs, with an option of:

  • three double rooms, one twin-single room and a bunk room OR
  • two double rooms, two twin-singles and a bunk room.
We supply all linen. You need to supply towels, tea towels, food, mosquito repellent, personal items, head lamps and torches.

Amenities


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Water

From spring fed to tanks. All tap water in the house is drinkable, but boil if you are concerned. Please conserve water.

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Power supply

No mains supply. It has solar power and a generator. Save power and turn off lights when you leave the room.

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Kitchen facilities

Fridge/freezer, gas hob and oven plus Stanley 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.

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Toilets and bathrooms

One large bathroom with a shower, bath and separate toilet. Master bedroom has ensuite with shower, and bunk room has ensuite with toilet and basin.

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Heating

Wood burner heater in loungeroom.

Water is solar heating, and wetback from Stanley stove.

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 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.

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Rubbish

Rubbish, recycling and compost bins on site. Minimising packaging in advance.

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Day visitors

No vehicle access for day visitors.

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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.