The Scout Bach on Rangitoto was built by the 1st Devonport Scout group under Scoutmaster AE Knowles (NZ011) during the summer of 1923-24 and was officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Devonport. It is nestled in a grove of pohutukawa trees just up from the road to the crater, five minutes walk from Rangitoto Wharf. Very much in the style of a tramping hut, the main room is fitted out with triple-decker bunkbeds that can sleep around 12 people. The Bach has a kitchen with an LPG stove, but there is no electricity, there are no toilets and water comes from collecting rainwater from the roof! With permission from DOC, we can use the public toilets by the wharf and collect drinking water from there. As accommodation goes the Bach is, needless to say, very rudimentary - but as no camping is allowed on Rangitoto Island, this is one of the only places where you can stay overnight. A rare privilege - and a great responsibility.

If you would like to come and stay at the Scout Shack on Rangitoto:
1) Check the Booking Calendar to see if the bach is available on the date you wish to visit
2) Download & complete the Booking Form and post together with your deposit
3) Read the Terms & Conditions and general Information Sheet

For further information, please contact Cliff Brown 446 0127 Email: rangitotobach@gmail.com

Map of Rangitoto Island