The word “Bach”(pronounced ‘batch’) is a Kiwi term meaning small or classic beach house or holiday home.
The small village of Whale Bay is situated on the northern foothills of a large mountain known as Mt Karioi (translation “Sleeping Lady”) The bush clad mountain stands 750 meters in height and is a national park reserve.
The shelter from New Zealand’s predominant southwest wind that Mt Karioi offers Whale Bay, renders Whale Bay a microclimate, where
Nikau palms, bananas and sub tropical plants and ferns flourish. The mountain offers amazing mountain trails for hiking, mountain biking, and sight seeing, plus massive north and south ocean and coastline views.
Very frequently the local surf breaks offer exceptionally long rides and are of world class standard. On smaller swells, Raglans sand beaches offer superb beach break surfing in offshore conditions.
Manu Bay offers a popular boat launching ramp for the fisherman or sight seers with a boat or a jet ski. Fishing, hiking, beaches, and swimming are all within close walking distance of the Whale Bay Surf Bach.
Raglan township located approx 7 km east of Whale Bay, and up the Raglan harbour offers a multitude of entertainment options including restaurants, café’s’ & eateries along with shops, arts and crafts services and general supplies such as pharmacy, medical centre, petrol station, police and coast guard, etc.
The Raglan township is approx an 8 min drive from Whale Bay. The nearest city to Raglan is Hamilton, with all big city facilities. Hamilton is 50 km east and takes about 40 minutes to drive. The north island ski fields are approx 3.5 hours drive. The East coast surfing beaches are approx 2 hours drive and Rotorua (NZs cultural heritage city) is approx 2 hours drive. The Auckland International Airport is approx 2 hours drive.
