Baring Head accommodation 05

Stay in a beautifully restored former lightkeepers cottage with wonderful views. It features vintage styling, three bedrooms, and modern kitchen and bathroom.

Located within the lighthouse complex, the cottage and this part of East Harbour Regional Park feels remote but is only an hour away from downtown Wellington. There are two former lightkeepers cottages that were built in 1935 and are within the historically significant lighthouse complex. The Assistant Lightkeepers Cottage is now available for public overnight stays. The former generator building, located between the cottages, is now a comprehensive story Storytelling Hub. A second cottage, formerly occupied by the Head Lightkeeper, is being restored and will be available in future.

Booking information

Sleeping number: maximum six people

Check-in time: from 2pm, plan to arrive before dark

Check-out time: 10am

Maximum stay: 7 nights

Bookings cannot be made more than six months in advance.

Unsuitable for unsupervised children. The cottage and park are not wheelchair accessible.

Please note that bookings may be cancelled during fire season (typically January to April). This is for your own safety as fire can spread quickly in this windy location. You will be notified and refunded if your booking is impacted.  

Prices and availability

Cottage facilities

Lounge

Retro three-piece sofa, coffee table, selection of books, and lighthouse memorabilia.

Note the fireplace is decorative only - the chimney has been removed and the fireplace is not functional.

A view of the living room

View of the fireplace in the living room

Kitchen and dining

The cottage boasts a fully equipped modern kitchen and a six-seater dining area, with two bench seats and two chairs.

Bedrooms

The cottage has three cozy bedrooms with all linen provided. 

  • Bedroom one: one queen bed
  • Bedroom two: two single beds
  • Bedroom three: one queen bed

View of one of the queen bed bedrooms in the cottage

View of the bedroom with two single beds

View of one of the queen bed bedrooms in the cottage

Bathroom facilities

Modern shower and separate toilet. Towels are supplied. 

Outdoor facilities

Outside, you'll find a picnic table, bike racks, and a washing line for your use. 

View of the outside of the cottage, showing a picnic table, washing line, and bike rack
View of the outside of the cottage showing an information sign and the closeness of the lighthouse
Updated October 24, 2024 at 11:41 AM

Get in touch

Phone:
0800 496 734
Email:
info@gw.govt.nz