Located above Purakaunui estuary, perfect for couples or solo travellers. Enjoy the view, dine outside on the deck, walk, bike, swim, surf or do absolutely nothing. With a well fitted-out kitchen, a composting toilet (don't worry, its nice) and a wood-fired hot tub in the garden, this wee house is private, sunny and super-popular with native birds. Down at the waters edge you'll find the Birds' Nest boatshed. Get back to basics and rediscover what having a break from it all really means. The space Only 14 ks from Port Chalmers but a world away from modern life, Purakanui is a tiny seaside settlement with an awesome surf break and a safe to swim estuary. Relax with a library of books and magazines to read, sleep, eat, visit Orokanui eco-sanctuary, Port Chalmers' cafes and boutiques, go rock climbing at Long Beach, kite surfing at Doctors Point. Walk to the old pa site, climb Mt. Mopanui, collect cockles at low tide. Happy as. Guest access You'll have the whole bach, you lucky creatures. Other things to note Water supply is rainwater so conserving water is key. Limit showers and only use hot tub if tanks are full. The composting toilet is separate to the house so you might need to dash out in the rain. The path up to the house is steep, and there is no parking on the property. You need to park down the bottom and carry your stuff up to the house. Do not cross the paddock behind the house, this annoys the farmer. Some of the lights have pull switches, so bear this in mind if you arrive in the dark. Please don't wear shoes inside the house and leave the bach as tidy as you found it.