This historic area was registered under the Historic Places Act 1993. The following text is from the Board Minutes 3 May 2002, Proposal for registration, considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Mestanes Bay originally had eight baches, but only five remain. The oldest dates from 1910. Like the Red Rocks Baches, they have been particularly important as a retreat in which to enjoy leisure time and solitude on Wellington's south coast.
Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Area
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
7510
Date Entered
5th May 2002
Date of Effect
5th May 2002
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Extent of List Entry
The five baches occupy an area of land between the legal road and the base of the hill to the rear as indicated in the registration report and on the accompanying aerial map. King bach Grey's bach Boshier bach Stevenson bach (rear) Stevenson bach (front) - demolished in 2015.
Legal description
The five baches at Mestanes Bay are part of Lot 1 DP 26 786 54.3290.