Wenderholm

Wenderholm Beach House

The bach consists of a galley kitchen, with central living room, a large sun room/dining room on the sea side and 3 bedrooms, all with access off the living room. Bathroom containing shower, toilet and sink.

Bach

Bookable:

Yes

Directions:

• Go through the locked pole gate
• On the pole gate is a sign “Bach Access”.
• At the gate is the first of the white marker posts with green bands on. Note: 100 metres past the main notice board and ranger contact phone, near the north end of the main car park.
• Travel straight ahead across the picnic area (approx: 30 metres) to first the white marker post with green band.
• Then turn to the left (north) following the white marker posts with green bands, down the centre of the picnic area to the bach (approx: 380 metres)
• Go through the wooden gate into the bach grounds.
• Note: Stay close to and follow the white marker posts with green bands for public safety and to avoid wet/soft ground conditions. Drive very slowly (max 10 km/hr).

Availability:

All Year.

Commerical weekend cost per night:

$240.00

Community weekend cost per night:

$120.00

Commercial mid week cost per night:

Summer: $240.00
Winter: $160.00

Community mid week cost per night:

Summer: $120.00
Winter: $80.00

Max persons:

6

Max stay (peak):

7 nights
Arrival time 2pm: Departure time 10am.

Max stay (off peak):

14 nights
Arrival time 2pm: Departure time 10am.

Comments:

Bedrooms: Three bedrooms; one with a double bed, and two with two single beds in each.
Bathroom: Bathroom with shower and toilet.
Kitchen: with fridge/freezer, stove, toaster, kettle, pots/pans, cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery provided.
Power supply: Standard domestic power supply, electric oil column heaters provided.
Water: Town water supply, potable.
Heating: Electric oil column heaters provided
Rubbish: Wenderholm beach house has a bin, please use the rubbish bags provided and place rubbish bags in the wheelie bin outside the bach.

You need to supply: Bed linen, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, additional pillows, towels, tea towels, food, personal items etc.
Boat launching: boat launching facilities available at the park – launching recommended up to 3 hours either side of high tide. Please note no large or heavy trailers/boats are permitted at the bach.

Day Visitors:
Day visitor times are restricted to Wenderholm Regional Park entrance gate opening hours.

No visitor vehicle access to the bach or beach.

For public visitor safety All visitor's vehicles MUST park in the public parking areas and walk to the bach.

Visitor numbers are restricted: Maximum number of persons (booked and day visitors) is not to exceed 12 persons. (Double the maximum permitted sleeping capacity of the bach.)

Vehicle access rules and conditions:
The bach access route is part of the main public picnicking and playing area which can be very busy with park visitors on peak days.

Vehicle access restrictions may apply for park visitor safety reasons.

• The park Duty Ranger may restrict vehicle access times if there are concerns for visitor safety along the access route to the bach.
• The park Duty Ranger will advise the permit holder of any restrictions on the day, or during their stay. Refer to Permit Code and Conditions for vehicle access restrictions, process and details.
• During any restrictions permit holders may be requested to park in the main car park and walk to the bach.
• For the safety of children and others please drive with care and follow the rules and conditions below.
  Access to the bach is marked by white posts with a green brand, clearly indicating the route.

The access route to and from the bach is the only area of the park you are permitted to drive in.

• Duty Ranger may direct to alternative route if ground conditions become difficult.
• Only persons with the appropriate FULL or RESTRICTED driving licence are permitted to drive vehicles in the area
• Maximum vehicle speed 10kms
• Please minimise vehicle trips in and out of the picnic area. Vehicles should go to and remain at the bach until departure.
• Vehicles are prohibited from transporting day visitors from their vehicles in the car park, to and from the bach. Visitors must walk from the car park to and from the bach.

Maximum of 2 vehicles per booked permit allowed to park at the bach.
Excess vehicles must park in the public car park.

No visitor's vehicles allowed.

No large or heavy trailers/ boats are permitted.

Strictly no vehicles on the beach.

Park Rangers have the authority, if access rules and conditions are not followed to;

• Limit vehicle access to the car park.
• Have vehicles removed from the bach and or picnic area.
• Prohibit any individual/s in the group vehicle access.
• Terminate the permit at any time.

Parking:
For public safety parking is limited to 2 vehicles at the bach.
Vehicles must park through the wooden gates in the bach grounds.

All other Vehicles must park in the public car park.

Prohibited Activities:
Open fires - are prohibited at all times on all park land and adjacent beaches

Candles and smoking are prohibited in the bach.

Dogs, pets & animals - are prohibited at all times from the bach and grounds/surrounding area. On the park land and adjacent beaches, Wenderholm Regional Park dog, pets and animals rules and conditions apply refer to Wenderholm Conservation for details.

Other modes of accommodation - Tents, campervans, caravans or any other mode of accommodation is prohibited at all times in the bach grounds surrounding area. Permit holders must sleep in the bach and not exceed 6 people.

Contact:

For more information please contact the ARC on
09 366 2000 or parks@arc.govt.nz

Before you go:

Please read our advice for planning and enjoying your time in regional parks.

Security:

Theft from vehicles is not common but unfortunately can happen. You should take the same reasonable precautions you take when parking at other locations and remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.