luxury apartments / penthouses for sale Whangārei, New Zealand

On offer is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly special. Located at 300 King Road, Mangawhai, lies a unique community founded with a shared purpose: to protect, conserve, and celebrate the natural, historical, and recreational values of an indigenous forest ecosystem, while enjoying a lifestyle immersed in nature. Known as Marunui, this remarkable 420 hectare property (more or less) of QEII-covenanted native forest is home to kiwi whose calls echo at night, kererū gliding through the canopy, and a network of walking tracks and waterfalls that weave deep into the Brynderwyns. Owning Share 15 means more than simply having a home—it means becoming a guardian of a legacy. Each of the 18 shareholders has the right to a private dwelling site while collectively caring for the land and its wildlife. Here, neighbours come together to maintain tracks, protect kiwi, and preserve the forest for generations to come, there is access to shared facilities and conservation equipment. The residence with Share 15 is a spacious, thoughtfully designed five-bedroom, two- bathroom split-level home incorporating off-grid living. With a Code of Compliance Certificate already in place, it offers peace of mind and the freedom to make it your own, with finishing touches still to be completed. Off-grid here doesn’t mean compromise—it means living lightly, with the bush as your backdrop and birdsong as your soundtrack. Life at Marunui flows at a gentler pace. Some shareholders live here permanently, while others retreat for weekends and holidays, but all are united by their love of this remarkable environment. Community gatherings are often simple yet meaningful—walking the trap lines, enjoying the bush after rain, explore the nearby waterfalls, or sharing stories beneath a sky ablaze with stars. Marunui is more than land; it is a way of life. It is the chance to belong to a community with a shared purpose, where conservation and connection go hand in hand. For those who wish to live with nature, not apart from it, Share 15 offers a rare opportunity. Disclaimer: interior images have been digitally staged and floor coverings added.

Located within the exclusive gated estate of The Sanctuary, this exceptional residence offers a refined lifestyle defined by privacy, space, and native bush surrounds - just minutes from Mangawhai Heads. Set in a peaceful enclave, the home enjoys a tranquil forest outlook, creating a true retreat immersed in nature. The main residence spans approximately 290 sq m, with high stud ceilings, light-filled open-plan living flowing seamlessly to wraparound decks for effortless indoor–outdoor living. A beautifully appointed kitchen with bar and coffee station anchors the space, complemented by oak flooring and a thoughtful layout. Offering generous proportions and refined elegance, the home includes three double bedrooms, a luxurious master suite, a media room, and a dedicated office nook - designed for those who value both privacy and effortless living. A key highlight is the substantial 117 sq m (more or less) self-contained guest accommodation, with two bedrooms, bathroom with a separate toilet, single garage and own private deck, ideal for extended family, guests, or additional income. In total, approximately 407 sq m of accommodation delivers a balance of comfort, flexibility, and entertaining on a generous scale. Life at The Sanctuary extends well beyond the boundary, with protected native forest reserves, tranquil lakes, and walking tracks set across 70 hectares, alongside tennis courts, olive groves, and beautifully maintained grounds. Mangawhai’s beaches, cafés, restaurants and world-renowned golf courses are just a short drive away, completing a lifestyle defined by natural beauty, quality, and relaxed sophistication. Contact your Coastal Specialists Sandy McKenzie and Yana Bell from New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty.

This beautifully designed luxury penthouse occupies an outstanding waterfront position, with breathtaking panoramic views across the Bay of Islands. The outlook stretches from Russell, out to the distant Nine Pin, back across to Moturoa Island and finally over to Waitangi, creating an ever-changing panorama of boats, yachts and cruise ships moving through the Bay. Combined with generous proportions, all-day sun and its superb coastal setting, this is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy luxury living in one of Paihia’s most desirable locations. The expansive north-facing balcony is perfectly positioned to make the most of the views and sunshine, whether enjoying outdoor dining, entertaining friends or simply relaxing while watching life on the beach and bay unfold below. Inside, the spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area flows seamlessly to the outdoors. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a master bedroom with exceptional views, ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, a generous guest bedroom, a separate office or third bedroom, and a main bathroom. Adding further appeal, the apartment includes two on title car parks together with valuable additional storage, all accessed via a coded security gate. From the car park, a further coded-access lift provides convenient and secure entry up to the apartment - highly desirable features in such a sought-after waterfront location. Directly across from Ti Bay Beach, with excellent swimming on your doorstep, the property is also just a short stroll along the waterfront to Paihia’s cafés, restaurants, shops and village center. This outstanding penthouse is equally suited as a permanent residence, luxurious holiday retreat or easy-care lock-up-and-leave coastal escape. Properties combining this caliber of waterfront position, panoramic views, space and convenience are rarely available. Contact Ash Boyd at New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty today to arrange your private viewing.

Opportunities like this are rare. Set on 4.92 hectares (more or less) overlooking the Kerikeri Inlet and extending towards Opito Bay, this property combines coastal beauty with lifestyle freedom. This estate represents outstanding value. Taking centre stage sits a commanding 514 sq m villa, a home full of character and charm with polished timber floors, mosaic glass, bay windows, and decorative tiling. The layout has been designed for modern living, with multiple living zones branching from the central hub and opening onto wide decks that take in spectacular sea views. Large windows and doors flood the home with natural light, while fireplaces and heat pumps provide year-round comfort. Accommodation is generous and versatile. The master suite upstairs features an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, and a private balcony, while a second ensuite bedroom is conveniently positioned downstairs. A separate self-contained wing offers even more flexibility, with four bedrooms, a family bathroom, an additional ensuite, a lounge with kitchenette, a private deck, and even an outdoor shower, perfect for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. Entertaining is effortless thanks to a sheltered atrium-style outdoor space hidden behind rustic barn doors, which flows seamlessly to expansive decking. The spacious kitchen is ideal for both everyday living and hosting gatherings, ensuring the home is as practical as it is inviting. The grounds are designed for ease of care yet provide scope for lifestyle activities, with established tropical gardens, grazing paddocks for horses or livestock, and a pathway that leads to a peaceful hilltop viewing spot with panoramic vistas of the coastline and rolling countryside. Three garages, a workshop, and plentiful parking complete the package, catering to both storage and hobby needs. This is a property that offers scale, flexibility, and an unrivalled setting—a family estate, an income-generating retreat, or simply a private sanctuary in the Bay of Islands. Get in touch today to arrange a viewing.

Some properties offer a place to live. Others invite you to imagine an entirely different life. Oak Hill is one of those rare places, a beautiful Matakana vineyard and rural lifestyle property where rows of vines follow the contours of the land, the countryside opens towards the Hauraki Gulf, and Little Barrier Island and Great Barrier Island rest on the horizon. Located in the Rodney district of Auckland, this remarkable landholding sits between Matakana Village and Omaha Beach, each approximately 5km away. Auckland CBD is around one hour by car or approximately 15 minutes by helicopter, with an on-site helicopter landing pad making the transition from city to country feel almost effortless. Currently operating as a well-managed boutique vineyard under a lease agreement, Oak Hill Vineyard offers the freedom to shape its next chapter. Continue the established vineyard operation, secure a strategic Matakana landholding for the future, or create a private country retreat that belongs uniquely to this landscape. Zoned Mixed-use Rural, the property has water and power connections. An historic, non-heritage cottage, although currently uninhabitable, provides a tangible connection to the land’s past and reflects its history of residential use. The elevated building site is the emotional heart of the property. Sweeping rural views extend across the vines and Matakana countryside towards the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. It is an extraordinary setting for a beautiful home or private vineyard estate, a place where mornings begin with light moving across the vines and evenings end with family and friends beneath an expansive coastal sky. Subject to Auckland Council approval, the property may also offer potential for luxury accommodation, boutique vineyard lodging, a wellness retreat or another premium Matakana tourism and hospitality destination. Alternatively, retain the existing lease while landbanking an increasingly scarce property in the tightly held Matakana Coast market. The best of the region is close at hand. Visit the Matakana Village farmers’ market, enjoy acclaimed local wineries and restaurants, play a round of golf, spend the day at Omaha Beach or launch the boat from Sandspit Marina, approximately 15 minutes away. Prospective purchasers should undertake their own due diligence regarding residential development, commercial activities and future land use. Combining productive vineyard land, existing infrastructure, residential history, exceptional rural and coastal views and compelling long-term potential, Oak Hill Vineyard is more than a property. It is an invitation to put down roots, create something meaningful and become part of the enduring story of Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand. To learn more about the opportunity, please contact Kelly Hamilton or Kelly Brown from New Zealand Sothebys International Realty .

The world’s most enduring private estates are built upon a combination of vision, stewardship, and place. Sculptureum offers the opportunity to acquire all three within one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle destinations. Home to one of New Zealand’s most celebrated private art collections, an established hospitality operation, a boutique vineyard, and considerable scope for future growth, Sculptureum is an estate unlike any other in the country. Positioned on the Matakana Coast, less than one hour from Auckland, Sculptureum spans 10.19 hectares across two freehold titles. The estate is located approximately 3 kilometres from Matakana Village and its popular farmers’ market, and approximately 5 kilometres from Omaha Beach. Over the past decade, Sculptureum has become a destination of genuine national and international standing. More than 400,000 guests have experienced its galleries, sculpture gardens, vineyard, and acclaimed Rothko Restaurant, establishing a brand and visitor experience recognised throughout New Zealand and increasingly abroad. Included within the opportunity is the collection that forms the foundation of Sculptureum, creating a rare combination of cultural significance, established commercial activity, and strategic landholding within a single holding. Today, the estate operates with established hospitality infrastructure and a proven track record of attracting both domestic and international audiences. Thoughtfully designed gardens, immersive landscapes, and curated experiences have transformed the estate into a place of both beauty and purpose. Woven throughout the property, they create an environment that inspires guests and contributes to the estate’s enduring appeal. The vineyard title presents a rare opportunity to expand upon an already established destination. With elevated views towards Great Barrier Island and a significant landholding within one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle regions, it provides a compelling canvas for accommodation, hospitality, residential, cultural, or philanthropic initiatives. The primary title also retains capacity for the continued enhancement of the visitor experience, hospitality offering, and gardens. Sculptureum sits at the centre of a region attracting increasing attention from entrepreneurs, private investors, family offices, and globally connected capital. The Matakana Coast continues to strengthen its position as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier lifestyle and leisure destinations, supported by internationally acclaimed golf experiences at Te Arai Links and Tara Iti, and a growing collection of luxury hospitality and tourism investments. Accessible by road or helicopter, and with the nearby Sandspit Marina providing access to the wider Hauraki Gulf, the estate enjoys exceptional connectivity by land, sea, and air. Multiple pathways exist, enabling future ownership to shape an outcome aligned with their ambitions, whether commercial, cultural, philanthropic, or lifestyle-led. Sculptureum represents a rare opportunity to acquire and build upon one of New Zealand’s most distinctive estates. Expressions of Interest are Invited. Please contact Kelly Hamilton or Kelly Brown at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty. *Imagery and visualisations presented in the video are AI-generated and are intended for illustrative purposes only. They are designed to provide inspiration as to what may be possible on the site but do not represent approved plans, designs, or building outcomes. No assessment has been undertaken by architects, builders, surveyors, or relevant authorities to confirm feasibility. Prospective purchasers are advised to undertake their own due diligence and seek independent professional advice regarding what may be able to be constructed on the property.

Some properties are defined by their buildings. Sculptureum is an entire world created within its boundaries. Its name, a fusion of sculpture and museum, captures only part of its story. Over approximately 20 years, once-barren land has been transformed into one of the Matakana Coast’s most significant private gardens. Mature trees, sculptural forms and native nīkau palms create a sheltered microclimate, protected from prevailing winds and alive with native New Zealand birdlife. Around 1.5km of pathways weave through the grounds, revealing moments of beauty, surprise and quiet reflection. Beneath this remarkable landscape, substantial investment in infrastructure enhances the property’s resilience during adverse weather events. Located at 40 Omaha Flats Road in Auckland’s Rodney district, Sculptureum sits between Matakana Village and Omaha Beach, approximately one hour north of Auckland CBD by car. Vineyards, farmers’ markets, golf courses, beaches and the boating waters of the Hauraki Gulf are all close at hand. Currently operating as a world-class Matakana art, garden and visitor experience, Sculptureum has welcomed more than 400,000 recorded visitors. Its extensive infrastructure includes six art galleries, a gift shop, significant landscaped gardens and Rothko, the one-hat restaurant recognised as a leading regional dining destination. The Green Shed offers additional space awaiting development and a new creative vision. A modest on-site residence, presently used for daily management operations, reflects the property’s history of residential use. With Commercial and Mixed Use Rural zoning, Sculptureum offers exceptional potential. Subject to Auckland Council approval, opportunities may include premium short- or long-stay accommodation, expanded gardens and exhibitions, further dining and hospitality experiences, or complementary tourism and commercial ventures. The buildings could instead be repurposed to create a significant Matakana rural residence and lifestyle estate. Imagine a private sanctuary held within gardens cultivated over two decades. For a family, foundation or philanthropic organisation, Sculptureum offers something rarer still: the opportunity to shape an enduring legacy. Its established commercial operations could support a home for art, education, conservation or charitable endeavour, bringing enterprise and philanthropy together with purpose. The art collection is negotiable, allowing a purchaser to acquire all, part or none of it, and the freedom to continue Sculptureum’s artistic legacy or imagine an entirely new future. Prospective purchasers should undertake their own due diligence regarding residential use, development, commercial activities and future land use. More than an art attraction, garden estate or commercial property, Sculptureum is a landmark shaped by imagination, investment and vision. It's now ready for its next custodian and its next remarkable chapter. To learn more about the opportunity, please contact Kelly Hamilton or Kelly Brown from New Zealand Sothebys International Realty .