215 Waiaua Road, Hihi

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a breathtaking coastal estate, comprising over 42 hectares (more or less) of unspoilt Northland landscape. With 40 hectares of protected native bush and two hectares of manicured seaside lawn gently sloping to a private, pohutukawa-fringed bay, this is a property of rare natural beauty – and enduring legacy. Set across two titles, the possibilities here are as expansive as the views. Meander down the private road through canopies of lush subtropical forest, where glimpses of the sea flicker through the trees. At the valley floor, a charming one-bedroom, loft-style bach rests above a sweeping lawn that meets the rocky shoreline and the shimmering, clear waters of your very own secluded bay. Multiple potential building sites—both elevated and at the water’s edge—offer captivating outlooks across Doubtless Bay, from the Karikari Peninsula to Taipa, Cable Bay, Coopers Beach, Mangonui and Hihi. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a family legacy to pass down through generations, or a canvas on which to design your dream coastal home, the scope for vision is unmatched. By day, explore winding bush tracks, follow the stream to the sea, or launch your kayak or dinghy directly from the beach to fish, snorkel or dive the surrounding coastline. As dusk falls, let the call of the northernmost population of Brown Kiwi accompany your evenings—a rare privilege in one of New Zealand’s most ecologically significant pockets. Just over half an hour from the culinary and cultural delights of Kerikeri, this is seclusion without sacrifice. Properties of this calibre are seldom offered to the market. To arrange a private viewing of this extraordinary coastal sanctuary, contact Conan Christmas or Sarah O’Neil....