Baring Head accommodation 05

Stay overnight in one of two beautifully restored former lightkeeper’s cottages with wonderful views.  

Located within the historically significant lighthouse complex the cottages, both built in 1935, feel remote but are only an hour away from downtown Wellington.  

The former generator building, located between the cottages, is now a comprehensive Storytelling Hub.  

If you have accessibility needs, check out the Lightkeeper’s Cottage/Te Rama Roa with level access and accessible bathroom.

Key contributors

The restoration of the two Lightkeeper’s Cottages at Baring Head has been a long-term collaborative effort. Greater Wellington acknowledges the following contributors for their generous support and ongoing commitment to this special project, bringing new life to these historic buildings:

  • Nankervis Estate
  • Friends of Baring Head
  • Tupoki Takurangi Trust
  • Dulux New Zealand 

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

Accessibility: the Lightkeeper’s Cottage/Te Rama Roa has level access and an accessible bathroom. The Assistant Lightkeeper’s Cottage is not wheelchair accessible. 

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.  

Pricing and availability

Lightkeeper's Cottage - coming soon!

Assistant Lightkeeper's Cottage

Cottage facilities

Lightkeeper’s Cottage/Te Rama Roa

Stay in a beautifully restored former lightkeeper’s cottage with wonderful views. It features three bedrooms, a modern kitchen, accessible bathroom, all with retro 1970s styling. 

The lounge of the Lightkeeper's Cottage; a warm-coloured room with a lounge suite and coffee table
A bedroom in the Lightkeeper's Cottage with a queen bed

Assistant Lightkeeper’s Cottage

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

A view of the living room

Updated August 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Get in touch

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