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Fitzroy House at Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Parkland

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 is a large barbecue and a bluetooth stereo. You will also find a good selection of books and games.

For cool winter nights, there is 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.

Fitzroy House - Table, chairs and umbrella on the deck.
Fitzroy House - Table, chairs and umbrella on the deck.

Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy

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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.

Visit Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Parkland for more 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 two nights apply.

Book with Glenfern Sanctuary

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

  • Water

    From spring 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Heating

    Wood burner heater in loungeroom.

    Water is solar heating, and wetback from Stanley stove.

Rules

  • Animals

    Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.

  • 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.

  • 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

Glenfern Sanctuary Regional Parkland

Sanctuary located on the northwest coast of Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island.