THE BACH - KAITERITERI, ABEL TASMAN, NELSON, NEW ZEALAND
The bach is an absolute beach front property which has been beautifully landscaped and offers spectacular uninterrupted ocean views. It is nestled in amongst an impressive array of native plants to ensure maximum privacy, shelter, views and sun. This property is truly unique, offering classic kiwi bach living but with modern comforts.
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» The Holiday House
» Rates
» How to Get Here + Map
» About Kaiteriteri + Things to Do
The Holiday House
The “bach” was built in the 1920’s as a farm house on the beach. The property has been completely restored and now has two king size bedrooms with ensuite, one double room with bed facing out to sea and four bunk beds. A wooden deck completely surrounds the house providing wonderful outdoor living. There is good road access and room for parking boats. In true kiwi bach living only one bedroom has internal access to the house. The others are accessed off the decks. As this is a waterfront property there is no fence or gate along the front of the section.
FACILITIES
+ Two King size rooms with ensuite
+ One small double room facing the beach
+ External bunk room with separate shower and loo
+ Modern Kitchen
+ Dishwasher
+ Washing machine/Dryer
+ Sky TV/DVD
+ Quality stereo with outside speakers
+ BBQ
+ Outdoor and indoor fires
+ Quality linen and plate ware
+ Huge deck wrapping around the house - 3 outside living areas
+ Deck chairs and tables
+ Outdoor high pressure hose
+ Private driveway/off street parking
+ Clothes line
+ Boat ramp only 2 minutes away
Sleeps: 10 Max
Children: YES
Pets: NO
Smoking: NO
Tents: With prior arrangement
Rates
Peak Rate: $800 per night
20th December – 31st January
Shoulder Rate: $700 per night
1 February – 28 February
Easter weekend, Labour weekend & Queens Birthday
Low Rate $500 per night
1st March – 19 December
Maximum number of guests: 10
MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD
Between 20th December - 31st January there is a 7 nights minimum stay
All other times the minimum stay is 3 nights
Deposit
A deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking
** All prices are in New Zealand Dollars - View Currency Calculator
Getting Here
Driving
From Christchurch it is a five to five and a half hour drive to the Bach.
From Nelson it is around one hour driving depending on the time of year
If you are driving from Wellington, Picton is where you arrive on the ferry. From Picton it is a two hour drive to the Bach (depending on the time of year)
Flying
You can fly into Nelson from Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington daily. From the Nelson airport it is only 68km to Kaiteriteri and the Abel Tasman National Park.
Flying times
Auckland - Nelson 1 hour 20
Wellington - Nelson 35 mins
Christchurch - Nelson 50 mins
Nearest Airport
Nelson airport is a 50 minute drive from the Bach.
There are a number of light plane and helicopter companies that operate between the Nelson and Motueka airports.
Nearest town
Motueka is the nearest major town with a population of 7000 (15 mins from the Bach) Here you will find restaurants, banks, petrol stations, supermarkets.....
Below are the links to the ferry companies that operate between Wellington and Picton
www.bluebridge.co.nz
www.interislander.co.nz
All About Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri is famous for its golden sand beach and being the gateway to the world famous Abel Tasman National Park. There is information provided below on local things to do and see.
The Nelson region experiences year round warm dry weather and is renowned for experiencing the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand. The local economy is based on resources like horticulture, fishing and forestry. There are three great National Parks in the area the closet being the world famous Abel Tasman National Park which is a true coastal paradise with stunning golden sand beaches and turquoise waters.
There is great seafood, wineries, arts and crafts and lots more activities and things to do and see in the area like sea kayaking, walks, 4WD biking, tandem ski diving, mountain biking, river rafting, horse riding, fly fishing and sailing.
Top 10 things to see and do (as rated by guests)
1. Sunrise and sunset walk along Kaiteriteri beach
2. Kayak in the Able Tasman
3. Explore Torless Rock at low tide
4. Sit back, put your feet up and soak up the view form the beach house
5. Have a meal at the Boat Shed (only 30 minutes away)
6. Explore the local communities
7. Get a water taxi up the Able Tasman for lunch at Awaroa Lodge
8. Check out then local seals
9. Sit round the massive outdoor fire with a gin and tonic soaking up the views
10. Kayak around Torless Rock
TOURS AND CRUISES
Scenic flights
Fly Tasman Bay www.flytasmanbay.co.nz
Sky Dive www.skydive.co.nz
Sea Kayaking tours
Over 50 kilometers of coastline offers dozens of golden sand beaches to visit, while the many coves and lagoons provide plenty of interesting nooks and crannies to explore. Sea kayaking here also opens up a world of sea and bird life encounters with animals such as penguins, seals and dolphins. So all in all, you've got to say, it's really not a bad spot!
www.seakayak.co.nz
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
Water sports
Kaiterteri beach is a beautifully formed beach with rocky points at each end and in the middle which forms the mouth of the lagoon which is a great spot for the kids to swim and play.
The whole bay offers very safe swimming year round.
Sailing
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures offers a great day on the water combining sailing and sight-seeing with beach stops and plenty of fun. You will experience a good balance of scenic cruising close to the coast exploring tidal lagoons, and fast exciting sailing when the breeze is up aboard one of their large cruising catamarans.
www.sailingadventures.co.nz
Kayaking
Sea kayaking safaris are very popular. Being on the water allows you to explore the rocky coastlines, lagoons and endless golden sand beaches where you might spot some of the local resident seals.
Three Kayaking Options:
1. Abel Tasman Shuttles - www.abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
2. Sea Kayak - www.seakayak.co.nz
3. River Kayak - www.riverkayak.co.nz
Golf course
There is a near by 18 hole golf course in Motueka only 20 minutes away.
Ph: 03 528 8998 or email motueka@golf.co.nz
SHOPPING, ARTS AND CRAFTS
Shopping
Once in Kaiteriteri Motueka is the nearest small town where you will find banks, supermarkets and retail. The little camp shop in Kaiteriteri provides all the basics you will need. If you want to venture out a little further Richmond, Nelson and Takaka in the Golden Bay area are well worth exploring.
Arts and crafts
The Nelson region is well renowned in New Zealand for its arts and crafts and has more working artists per capita than anywhere else.
WALKS AND BEACHES
National Parks
Kaiteriteri beach is the first stunning golden sand beach of many more to explore. The Abel Tasman National park is New Zealands smallest National Park but boasts some of the best golden sand beaches and turquoise waters in New Zealand. The world famous Coastal Track opens up the parks estuaries, golden sand beaches and forested headlands.
Kahurangi is New Zealand's second largest national park. It is an untouched wilderness area and includes the world renowned Heaphy Track and Wangapeka Track.
The Nelson Lakes National Park which is nestled amongst mountains and glaciated valleys south of Nelson city, it features beech forests and beautiful lakes, Rotoroa and Rotoiti.