Our favourite baches for sale right now

40 Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road, Port Waikato

A beautifully understated 1960s bach, simply and stylishly updated for comfort. The views are to die for, with a sweeping outlook over Maraetai Bay and the Waiuku Forest to the north and expansive sights across the Port Waikato River mouth and the Tasman Sea. Featuring two bedrooms, a studio, and a spacious three-bay carport, plus a secure garage/workshop. This is the perfect weekend retreat for some lucky city dwellers.

60 Ostend Road, Ostend, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Location is a winner here, with views across Anzac Bay to the Margaret Reeve peninsula, and a pretty outlook towards Kennedy Point marina This thoroughly inviting weatherboard bungalow sits elevated, featuring a warm colour palette and stunning native tawa floorboards. A bonus is the cute Instagram-able sleepout on the edge of an idyllic garden. And it’s only a short stroll to the water's edge at Ostend beach.

1 Rereao Lane, Pukawa, Taupō, Waikato

There are truly majestic views across Lake Taupō to Mt Tauhara from this three-level hideaway that feels like it’s floating in the native bush. To make the most of the surroundings, the spacious living area is designed with large windows that connect you to the environment and the native birdsong. Owned by the same family for 25 years, this property holds a sense of history. The village of Pukawa is significant for the Ngāti Tūwharetoa iwi, with deep roots in early Māori settlement.

92 Beach Road, Long Beach, Dunedin, Otago

In Dunedin, they're called cribs, and this one has all the cottagecore charm, nestled on a flat, fully fenced section at the end of a quiet street. At a cosy 49sqm, it’s easy to heat with both a wood burner and a heat pump. French doors open to a back deck, while a separate sleepout offers extra space for guests. Just a stone's throw from Long Beach, a rugged paradise known for its caves and rock formations, it's a favourite spot for climbers and day-trippers alike. The dogs will feel right at home here—very good boys and girls, indeed.

21 Clinton Road, Tawharanui Peninsula, Rodney, Auckland (our cover image)

Unpretentious classic kiwi bach. Views from on high looking from Millon Bay and out to Kawau Island and close enough to Matakana town for a supermarket run. Featuring retro wood panelling and patterned wallpaper—a true ranch slider paradise. Three cosy bedrooms and a flat front section big enough for tents or a permanent pod. A nostalgic winner. Let’s break out the monopoly!