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Barr Cottage at Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
50 mins from the city but only a few steps from the water, staying at Barr Cottage is like stepping back in time.
Built by Bill Barr between 1935 and 1940 with materials from the original cottage of the 1880s, this charming historical cottage is a perfect place to recharge.
Barr Cottage provides easy access to stunning Huia and is a great base from which to explore the breathtaking Whatipū beach. There are boat landing or launching facilities either from the beach with a 4WD or at the nearby ramp.
Alert - warning
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
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.
Barr Cottage — External view of the cottage.
Huia Road, Huia
Directions and access
From Titirangi follow Huia Road for 17km all the way to Little Huia. The cottage is located at 1368 Little Huia Road, opposite the beach.
Visit Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
6Maximum stay
7 nightsCheck-in time
2pmCheck-out time
12pm (noon)Summer, weekend and public holidays
$198.00 (GST inclusive)
Winter weekdays
$119.00 (GST inclusive)
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Booking information
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.
Bedrooms
- Bedroom one: one queen bed.
- Bedroom two: one queen bed.
- 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
Stream-fed tank supply - boil water for at least three minutes before using.
Standard domestic power supply.
Fridge/freezer, stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, pots and pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided.
One bathroom with toilet and combined bath and shower.
Electric column heaters are provided. Stack fire place in living room - bring your own wood.
Rules
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
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 bin in the cottage. Use the rubbish bags provided, and place tied bags in the bin outside the cottage.
You may not stay in tents or camp in vehicles around the cottage.
Outdoor fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Quiet settlement by the Manukau Harbour and part of the Waitākere Ranges.