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Te Rama Roa Lightkeeper's Cottage
Stay in a beautifully restored former Lighthouse Keeper's cottage with a new name, Te Rama Roa, meaning Beacon of Light. With views over Cook Strait and the Kaikōura Ranges.
The cottage features retro 1970’s styling, three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and accessible bathroom.
Located within the heritage listed Baring Head lighthouse complex, the cottage and this part of East Harbour Regional Park feels like a world away but is only an hour from central Wellington. It is one of two former lightkeepers dwellings that were built in 1935. The cottage is a seaside sanctuary sheltering you from the rugged coastal elements.
Simply step outside to walk or cycle around the network of tracks, stroll along remote wild beaches, climb to the trig and WWII observation post, or learn about the history of the area in the Story Hub next door.
At the end of your day, enjoy striking sunsets over Wellington Harbour and Cook Strait.
If you’re lucky, you may spot some dolphins, whales and native birds during your stay.
*Number of people: The cottage is consented for a maximum 6 people.
**Please note that this accommodation is subject to cancellation between January and April due to potential fire season risks. We will provide as much notice as possible and will provide a refund if cancelled.
FAQs
The cottage has underfloor heating and a heat pump.
Baring Head does not have wifi, however there is cell phone service. We strongly encourage manuhiri (visitors) to take the opportunity to switch off and leave your phones in the kete on the coffee table (with the exception of a couple photos of course!).
As much as we love fury friends, the area is strictly a no pet zone due to conservation efforts in the area.
The cottage itself features retro 1970’s styling, three bedrooms (two queen beds and two singles) a kitchen, and accessible bathroom.
The main living area is furnished with a vintage three-piece lounge suite draped in funky crochet blankets, and a selection of boardgames to keep you entertained.
An additional sitting room has two chairs with a view over the ocean – a perfect spot for your morning coffee.
Te Rama Roa has a level ramp entry and no internal stairs.
The bathroom features a modern wet room with handrails and a shower seat.
Doorways are 700–760cm wide.
It’s a 180m walk from the guest carpark along a mostly flat gravel track with one small rise and a wide gate halfway. The lighthouse garden is generally flat but uneven with some trip hazards.
- Cottage guest vehicles are limited to two per booking
- Guest vehicle parking is limited to the Lighthouse complex carpark and nowhere else in the park.
- No dogs or other pets in the cottage
- No parties or events. There are immediate park neighbours. Please respect their needs for quiet. No loud noise from 11pm to 6am.
- Small day visit gatherings are limited to twelve people in total and must comply with the rules regarding noise. Music or noisy activities are only permitted indoors. This is a Hutt City Council consent rule.
- Responsible use of alcohol is required
- Total Fire Ban - No fires, candles, or BBQs. Note: cottage fireplaces are not functional.
- No smoking or vaping. Any evidence of smoking after a booking will incur additional cottage cleaning fees
- The heritage cottage has soft, easily damaged floorboards. Shoes off inside at all times.
- Lock the cottage when out and about in the park
- Bikes are not permitted inside. A bike rack is provided at the back of the house. Take your own bike locks
- Guests must follow the Cottage and Park Rules. Failure to follow the rules is a breach of the terms and conditions of your reservation. We reserve the right to evict or trespass any guest or park visitor who fails to adhere to Cottage or Park Rules of use.
Our cancellation policy is flexible:
- 100% refund up to 14 days before arrival;
- 50% refund up to 7 days before arrival.
Check in time is 2pm
Check out time is 10am
Quiet hours from 11pm to 6am
The cottage is a private booking and all yours to enjoy for the duration of your stay.
Privacy at the cottage is limited as the lighthouse complex is the main day visit destination within the park.
No. Due to potential fire risks in the complex, barbecue and fires are prohibited at Baring Head.