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Big Bay Bach at Mahurangi East Regional Park, Sadler Point

Big Bay Bach is on the eastern side of the peninsula that encloses the Mahurangi Harbour.

It is in a clearing surrounded by cabbage trees and pōhutukawa, and is close to a beautiful sandy beach. The perfect spot to walk, kayak, boat or relax.

Big Bay Bach – Map showing the location of the bach circled in red.
Big Bay Bach – Map showing the location of the bach circled in red.

Boat access only, Mahurangi East

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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 option one: From the southern end of Big Bay it is a two minute walk from beach to bach.

Access option two: Boat to the southern end of Lagoon Bay (a shallow tidal bay) for a 15 minute walk up and over the ridge to the bach.

Kayaks or dinghies can be hand-launched from Sullivans Bay (approximately 2.2km), or at the boat ramp at Wenderholm Regional Park. Scott Landing, Martins Bay, and Opahi Bay also have boat trailer launching facilities.

Visit Mahurangi East Regional Park, Sadler Point for more 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

    $126.00 (GST inclusive)

    Winter weekdays

    $63.00 (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 double bed
  • Bedrooms two and the lounge: one set of single bunk beds in each (i.e. sleeps 2 people in each room). 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.

Amenities

  • Water

    Drinkable (potable) water supply.

    Conserve water as the supply is limited.

  • Power supply

    Standard domestic power supply.

  • Kitchen facilities

    Fridge/freezer, stove, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, all cutlery and crockery provided.

  • Toilets and bathrooms

    No bathroom in the bach.

    Outside long drop toilet at the rear of the bach. Bring your own portable solar shower.

  • Heating

    Electric column heater provided.

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.

    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.

  • Overnight vehicles and tents

    You may not stay in tents or camp in vehicles around the bach.

  • Fires

    Fires prohibited at all times.

Information about the park

Mahurangi East Regional Park, Sadler Point

Regional park with sheltered bays, native bush, open pasture and historic sites.

Map of Mahurangi East Regional Park, Sadler Point

Map of Mahurangi Regional Park

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