Spacious & stylish Gum Tree studio over looking whole Wellington harbour

The 68sq meter Gum Tree Cottage is a modest open plan architecturally designed studio built on a stunning 2,000 square meter very private tree covered section which runs down to the beach. The property enjoys all day sun and wonderful views & sun overlooking Wellington harbor over Wellington harbor.

York Bay is one of a necklace of bays on the sunny eastern side of Wellington Harbour. Bikeways, bush walks, busses and ferries connect the bays to Eastbourne.

About the space
It has one double bed in the main studio and one separate smaller bedroom/study with a single bed. It has a kitchen and bathroom with washing machine dishwasher and all whiteware, one BBQ on the large sheltered deck.
Heating options include electric wall heaters & a wood burner. Wood is provided. The cottage is mostly double glazed. Ultra-fast Wifi is provided.

Neiboughhood

The eastern bays are part of a necklace of little settlements on the sunny side of Wellington harbour. In summer it is great for swimming, biking and hiking. The East by West Ferry runs into the city from a wharf around 1.5 km from the mini studio. Cafes restaurants and a little village super market are 2 km away. We provide bikes or bring your own.

Things to do around York Bay

Walking track:

The Regional Council has built many walking tracks to Lowery Bay and Days Bay. It’s about 1 hour to Days Bay. The tracks start from the end of Kaitawa Road York Bay.
View over Eastbourne. Butterfly Creek is a beautiful tramping path in the East Regional Harbor Park. It is a popular hike, which can be adjusted to a 4-hour work out or a nice stroll in the native bush.

Lazing on the Days Bay beach
The Days Bay beach is a holiday place in Wellington. Take a day off and have a little break from your life. Take it easy and relax the coastal town atmosphere around you. The local food and galleries are just besides you.

Boat hire:
On a lovely sunny day, the Days Bay Boat Shed is a popular place to hire all sorts of boats like kayaks, canoes and row-boa

Williams Park for picnic
Cycle or walkalong the coast:
Part of the East Harbour Regional Park is the Pencarrow Head walk.
The Pencarrow Lighthouse at the entrance of the harbour is a very beautiful, old romantic lighthouse. Did you know that it was the first permanent lighthouse built in New Zealand? On a fine day it is a beautiful walk or cycle to these historic places. We offer bicycles for you to use. $15-20/ day. Contact us for that.