“Bach” – pronounced, ‘batch’ is a kiwi term for a holiday house.
What constitutes the perfect ‘bach’?
The space and creature comforts to enjoy New Zealand’s beautiful landscapes in carefree and barefoot style. A beach house that evokes halcyon days and private villas that invite total relaxation in true local style.
In the 1950s the ‘bach’ became a symbol of the New Zealand beach holiday lifestyle – and a place where happy memories are made.
Intimate and indulgent or spacious and luxurious, these beautiful New Zealand beach houses, holiday homes and private villas come in all shapes and sizes, right across the country.
Five of the finest New Zealand baches
These beautiful beachside baches offer visitors the perfect opportunity to enjoy a little slice of the enviable local lifestyle.
NORTH ISLAND
Clifftops at Andersons Cove, Northland
With panoramic Pacific Ocean views and access to a secluded beach below, Clifftops is a self-contained, safari-inspired luxury ‘tented’ accommodation for up to four less than two hours north of Auckland. Lounge on the spacious outdoor decking or slip into the cedar hot tub to enjoy relaxed afternoons and endless views. Follow beautiful bush tracks to enjoy long beach walks or borrow the property’s kayaks, paddleboards or surfboards for some old-fashioned beach fun.
Delicious local breakfast provisions are included with a stay at Clifftops Lodge and private chef catering can also be arranged.
The Boathouse at the Landings, Bay of Islands
On the water’s edge on the private Landing Winery Estate, the two-bedroom Boathouse is an ideal base from which to enjoy family adventures in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Barn-style walls slide open to let the outside in, inviting relaxed afternoons with the Wairoa Bay at your toes and fun family evenings by the pizza oven.
Days can be spent kayaking, paddle-boarding, swimming or snorkelling in the tranquil bay or exploring further afield with fishing adventures aboard the property’s stunning luxury cruiser, horse-riding on the beach or a guided evening kiwi-spotting walk.
The Glasshouse, Whangarei, Northland
A romantic coastal escape for two, The Glasshouse rests on a private peninsula with winding paths that lead to secret coves and natural rock pools. Panoramic Pacific Ocean views are enjoyed from every angle: the comfortable bean bags on the spacious outdoor decks, through floor-to-ceiling glass walls in every room – and even from the shower with its retractable glass wall.
Hide away here from the rest of the world, or ask us to arrange a private chef or massage therapist to visit.
Pipinui Point, near Wellington
Perched on a clifftop above the Tasman Sea, surrounded by coastal farmlands, Pipinui Point feels a million miles from care – but is only minutes from the heart of Wellington. This private contemporary retreat provides accommodation for up to four with breathtaking views, an outdoor hot tub and a multitude of modern comforts.
Continental breakfast provisions are provided and a personal host is on hand to arrange tailored activities including relaxing massages or adrenalin-filled 4WD experiences, clay bird shooting or private catering.
SOUTH ISLAND
Scrubby Bay, Annandale – Banks Peninsula
Nestled in a private pebble bay on the beautiful Banks Peninsula, Scrubby Bay is a four-bedroom private hideaway complete with its own swimming pool and jacuzzi, spacious sun decks and outdoor fireplace. With three ocean-facing bedrooms and a bunk room that can sleep up to eight, Scrubby Bay is the perfect private bach for an extended family getaway.
These five suggestions provide just a small taste of the multitude of beautiful New Zealand ‘baches’, holiday homes and serviced private villas that we can weave into tailored New Zealand itineraries.
Contact our Travel design team to connect you with your perfect New Zealand bach, beach house or private villa: nzdesign@southern-crossings.com
