Bach Islington Bay Rangitoto Island | Cottage in Rangitoto Island, New Zealand

Hi potential guests! The Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust are setting up a new booking system on the Trademe site - Holiday houses, which will go live from the 1st of July 2025. A link to this new site has been added to the Trusts web page.
Until then book here to: Step back in time to a more leisurely age and holiday in a historic Rangitoto bach. Book here to stay overnight on Auckland’s iconic volcanic island.
Bach 78 is located at Islington Bay near the Islington Bay wharf, and Motutapu Island. The bach is a 1 and a ½ hour walk from Rangitoto Wharf or a 2 and a ½ hour kayak from Auckland.
Since the 1920s the baches on Rangitoto have been available to only a few lucky families but now you can join them. Bach 78 has been lovingly restored with the addition of modern bedding, cooking and toilet facilities. Supplied in the kitchen to use are utensils, pots, pans and a 12 volt chilly bin to keep your food cool.
Bach 78 is located directly opposite the Islington Bay Wharf on Rangitoto Island. It has 2 bedrooms, gas cooker, BBQ, solar powered lights and a chemical toilet.
There is a network of well-defined walking tracks giving access to the volcanic features of Rangitoto and the native bush restoration and archaeological sites on Motutapu. The views from the summit of Rangitoto is a must do feature of time spent on the island. Both islands are pest free and you will see native birds and other native wildlife often absent on the mainland.
While the rocky shoreline of Rangitoto can make swimming difficult the sandy beaches of Motutapu are just a short walk away.
Getting there;
Bach 78 is located at Islington Bay on Rangitototo Island. Access to Rangitoto wharf is available from Fullers360 Ferry (https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares), Auckland Sea Shuttle (0508 SEA SHUTTLE), or private boat. Please note that Islington Bay is a1.5 hour walk from Rangitoto Wharf where Fullers usually berth or a 2 minute stroll from Islington Bay Wharf.
Know before you go;
- Rangitoto Island is pest free – No pets are allowed
- Fullers ferry only operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday through winter.
- There are no shops on Rangitoto Island
- There is no hot running water at the bach
- There are no public rubbish bins on Rangitoto
- Check in is at midday. Check out is 10am
- Travel arrangements must be made separately.
- Access is by Fullers360 Ferry (please refer to their website for timetables to/from Rangitoto Island), Auckland Sea Shuttle or private boat.
Special conditions:
The Department of Conversations biosecurity rules apply.
Small animals, ants, rainbow skinks and weeds or exotic seeds are the biggest threats to the pest-free status of our special islands. Gear that has been in the garage or even stored in the house could be hiding rodents, skinks, insects and seeds. Please help by completing the DOC Biosecurity checklist prior to your arrive on the island.
Extras:
Cleaning (Optional, $100.00 cash per booking). Please arrange this service directly with the Island Bach Manager. NOTE: If there are back-to-back bookings, in more than one bach, it may not be possible for the Island Host to offer this service. If the cleaning service is not available, you are expected to leave the bach in a clean and tidy condition.
As part of your booking you are expected to bring: your own linen, sleeping bag, pillowcase & towel.