New Zealand's summer is coming in hot which means everyone wants to get to the beach.
But if you think it will cost you megabucks for a slice of paradise to get away to, you may be surprised.
While the may not have all the latest mod cons, they have all the things we love about a Kiwi bach - a hideaway along the coast with just the basics, that's perfect for getting back to nature to recharge.
We found five bargain baches that will cost you less than $500,000.
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1. 10 Bute St, Moeraki.
An asking price for a lifestyle property in Moeraki is $175,000.
The cheapest beach property on the market right now is in the east coast of the South Island.
In a small fishing town Moeraki, just 70km from Dunedin, a beach property wouldn’t cut a hole in the budget, costing only $175,000.
The fenced-off humble Bute Street beach retreat sits on 859sq m of freehold rural Oamaru land.
A one-bedroom hut has a fireplace to keep visitors warm and a separate building for a sleep out, as well as a covered shed to store all the beach toys in.
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2. 1 Kaipakati Point Rd, Fox River.
A removable container that sleeps two people is a steal of a beach property on the West Coast of the South Island.
On the West Coast of the South Island you can score a bach for $220,000.
Hidden at the bottom of Kaipakati Point Road, by the Fox River, the cliff top property has a private waterfall, views of the ocean and an abundant bird life.
The building sitting on the 5622sq m of land is a removable container with bed, kitchen, gas heated shower and a chemical toilet.
There’s also a separate storage room at the back, which is powered by solar, and a big open deck at the front, facing the ocean.
Westport’s Property Brokers agents Charley Elley and Willie McLaughlin say the price for a “pearler of a property” budget bach is “very negotiable”.
“This is something special and the lucky buyer will be smiling for a long, long time yet,” the listing says.
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3. 26 Pitt St, Riverton.
Known as the Raglan of the South Island – Riverton – also has affordable bach options.
What used to be a chapel for Riverton Hospital, constructed in 1910s the building is now renovated and selling for $385,000.
Situated on a corner site of freehold 1056 sq m section has been planted with fruit trees, is private and sheltered and is only a street away from the beach.
The 90sq m has one bedroom, one bathroom and open space living with a fireplace in the middle for cold Southern winter nights.
The funky bach in the heart of Southern beach town also has a newly constructed spacious deck, ideal for family gatherings.
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4. 14 Wainamu Rd, Raglan.
North Island’s surfer destination also has a funky residence for sale under half a million.
The two-bedroom Raglan residency has exterior walls painted green, blue and yellow and is bound to brighten up your life.
The colourful Waikato bach with a shipping container as has a price tag of $420,000.
The 1940s seaside home is sitting on the 809sq m site with a 20-year leasehold with the current lease allowing the demolition of the existing home.
Marketing the property LJ Hookers agents Stephen and Michelle O’Byrne say the site is big enough for further development and for parking boats and other toys between beach runs.
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5. 21 Creagh St, Thames.
Another bach fitting the budget is on the market for $429,000.
The freehold Coromandel l property located about 20 minutes North of Thames is not immediately next to the ocean but covers all classic kiwi bach essentials.
The 1960s two-bedroom bach has a kitchen and lounge opening up to the balcony – the perfect spot to watch the west coast sunsets. has a separate sleep out which can be used as an artist studio f
Located just minutes from Tapu shops and the local pub, the property marketed by One Agency’s Tracey Bergersen, has a garage and street parking.
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