Keddle House, located above remote Anawhata Beach is a solar-powered bungalow with particular heritage value. It was built by Walter and Sally Parker in the 1930s and still retains many of its original features.
This two bedroom house offers spectacular views of the west coast beach from the sunroom.
There are walking tracks down to the beach and a number of other bush walks in the area.
Alerts
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.
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Keddle House - Front of the house.
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Keddle House - Front lawn and picnic table.
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Keddle House - Dining room.
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Keddle House - View from the front of the house.
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Keddle House - Queen bedroom.
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Keddle House - Queen bedroom.
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202 Anawhata Road, Anawhata
Directions and access
Drive approximately 11km along Anawhata Road. Drive with care - the road is metal, narrow and windy, and is not suitable for long vehicles.
Access Keddle House through a locked gate at the end of Anawhata Road (270).
The 500m driveway down to the house is quite steep. Large trailers are not permitted due to the steep access road and a small parking and turning area at the bach site.
See more about
Anawhata, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
6
Maximum stay
7 nights
Check-in time
2pm
Check-out time
12pm (noon)
Summer, weekend and public holidays
$224.00 (GST inclusive)
Winter weekdays
$144.00 (GST inclusive)
Other ways to book your accommodation
Bedrooms
- Bedroom one: one queen bed
- Bedroom two: two sets of single bunk beds (i.e. sleeps 4 people). Top bunks are not recommended for under 9 year olds.
You need to supply bed linen, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, tea towels, food, mosquito repellent and personal items. A torch or battery-powered lamp is recommended for reading at night.
Amenities
Water
All tap water in the house is drinkable. There is a filter system on the water line, tank supply (gravity fed roof water). Conserve water as there is a limited water supply.
Power supply
Solar power for lighting, water pump, wastewater system and stove ignition. Do not use the power points.
Kitchen facilities
Fridge but no freezer. Gas hot water, hob and oven. Pots and pans, cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided.
Toilets and bathrooms
One bathroom: shower cubicle with solar powered shower and basin with cold water. There is a flush toilet at the back of the house that can be accessed from the outside.
Heating
Flued gas heater in lounge.
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
No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Day visitors
You may have up to a total of 12 people at the house during the day. This includes visitors and the booked group.
Overnight vehicles and tents
Maximum of four permit holder vehicles (including visitors) permitted to park at the house. All other vehicles must use the public parking area at the end of Anawhata Road and walk down to the bach.
You may not stay in tents or camp in vehicles around the house.
Fires
Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Map of Anawhata, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
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.
