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.
Alerts
Price changes from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, we will change the prices for bookable spaces in our regional parks.
This includes:
- baches
- lodges
- camping sites
- certified self-contained (CSC) parking areas (daytime and overnight)
- bookable picnic sites.
Bookings made before 1 July 2025
If you make a booking before 1 July 2025, you will pay the current price, even if your booking is for a stay after 1 July.
Amend an existing booking
If you amend the date or length of your stay for an existing booking on or after 1 July 2025, you will be charged at the new rate.
Learn more about the price changes
Check the updated regional park bookable space prices [PDF 377KB]
Accessible by water only
There is no vehicle access - you must have a water craft appropriate for coastal boating (boat, kayak, etc).
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Big Bay Bach – Map showing the location of the bach circled in red.
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Big Bay Bach – View out to sea from the front of the bach.
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Big Bay Bach – External view of the front of the bach.
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Big Bay Bach – External view of the side of the bach.
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Big Bay Bach – External view of the back of the bach.
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Big Bay Bach – Outside toilet.
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Big Bay Bach – Double bedroom.
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Boat access only, Mahurangi East
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.
See more about
Sadler Point, Mahurangi Regional Park (East)
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
$141.00 (GST inclusive)
Winter weekdays
$80.00 (GST inclusive)
Other ways to book your 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
Untreated tank water - boil water for at least three minutes before using. 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
Map of Sadler Point, Mahurangi Regional Park (East)
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.
