luxury waterfront properties for sale New Zealand

Absolute beachfront opportunities in Orewa are exceptionally rare. Beachfront with Town Centre zoning is even harder to secure. Positioned directly above the golden sands of Orewa Beach, this beautifully renovated coastal retreat offers an enviable lifestyle today, while presenting exciting future possibilities for generations to come. Wake to uninterrupted sea views, step from your lawn onto the beach, and enjoy everything that makes Orewa one of Auckland's most sought-after coastal destinations. Whether it's an early morning swim, paddleboard at sunrise, or a leisurely stroll to one of the many cafés and restaurants nearby, this is beachfront living at its most effortless. The home itself has been thoughtfully renovated, creating a relaxed, modern environment that is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Light-filled interiors frame the stunning coastal outlook, while the easy-care nature of the property makes it an ideal permanent residence, holiday home, lock-and-leave retreat, or investment. What truly sets this property apart is its Town Centre zoning under the Auckland Unitary Plan. This unique designation provides flexibility rarely found in such a tightly held beachfront location, allowing future owners to explore residential, commercial, accommodation, or mixed-use opportunities, subject to council requirements. For those seeking a family beach house, this is a place to create lasting memories. For investors and visionaries, it is a strategic landholding in the heart of a thriving coastal township. For business owners, it presents the possibility of combining lifestyle and enterprise in one of Orewa's most prominent beachfront positions. With the beach at your doorstep and Orewa's vibrant town centre outside your gate, this is a property that delivers on lifestyle, location, and long-term potential. Beachfront. Town Centre Zoned. Future Focused. A rare opportunity to secure a landmark position on one of Auckland's most treasured coastlines. Contact Leanne Wallace and Cushla Fell at New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for more information.

Commanding an unrivalled position above the famed white sands of Rangiputa Beach, this distinguished clifftop estate captures sweeping harbour views and epitomises luxury coastal living. Completed in 2012, the contemporary residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship across its 313 sq m (more or less) floor plan. Designed with both sophistication and ease of living in mind, the home offers four generously proportioned double bedrooms, two beautifully appointed bathrooms, a study, second lounge and expansive open-plan living and dining spaces. At its heart, a gourmet entertainer’s kitchen forms the perfect backdrop for hosting family and friends. Set upon a 1.9908-hectare (more or less) estate, the property offers exciting subdivision potential, or the opportunity to enjoy the land as a private sanctuary — ideal for grazing animals or even accommodating a horse. A private track meanders from the home to the lower boundary, where a leisurely approximate 200 metre walk places you on the pristine sands of Rangiputa Beach. Further enhancing the appeal is a fully self-contained two bedroom guest house, currently a sought-after Airbnb. Equally suited for extended family or visiting guests, it offers exceptional flexibility with its own living spaces and generous garaging. With plenty of room for parking and manoeuvring trailer boats. For leisure, the renowned Carrington Golf Course is just a 15-minute drive away,ensuring world-class recreation is always within easy reach. Clifftop lifestyle holdings of this calibre in Rangiputa are exceedingly rare. This is a singular opportunity to secure an extraordinary coastal retreat in one of the Far North’s most coveted locations.

Positioned directly on the shoreline at the sought-after Manganese Point, this exceptional waterfront residence offers the rare privilege of owning right to the sand. Concrete steps lead from the home straight onto the beach, while a private concrete boat ramp allows you to launch directly from your front yard—an extraordinary convenience few properties can claim. Rebuilt in 2003 with impeccable taste and a timeless palette of natural tones, the home spans approximately 320 sq m (excluding decks, boat shed / parking area and the 32 sq m covered walkway), with every design choice focused on the ever-changing harbour outlook. The lower level is both generous and versatile, featuring two double bedrooms - one opening directly outdoors and the other framed by windows that capture the water views. A fully tiled family bathroom services this level, alongside a double internal-access garage, an additional smaller garage ideal for a dinghy or golf cart, and dedicated boat-shed parking. The separation of the two lower-level bedrooms from the master suite above also lends itself beautifully to guest accommodation or a boutique Airbnb-style setup, offering privacy and independence for visitors. To the rear, a covered walkway provides a tranquil setting overlooking mature gardens and established trees. Upstairs, the home truly comes into its own. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass, drawing the harbour views deep into the interior. A striking stone fireplace anchors the living space, while the chef’s kitchen is perfectly appointed for entertaining. The master suite is also located on this level, complete with ensuite and seamless indoor-outdoor flow onto the deck. The home also features curved windows that enhance both the architectural interest and the natural light, framing stunning coastal vistas. A mezzanine level above is currently configured as an office, offering a spectacular elevated outlook—an inspiring space for work or quiet contemplation. Set on Whangārei Harbour, the property enjoys sheltered coastal conditions and a beautiful, accessible coastline, ideal for swimming, paddle-boarding, water-skiing or fishing, all while being approximately 15 minutes drive to Whangarei Central. Beautifully presented and impeccably maintained, this is a home that functions equally well as a luxurious holiday retreat or a forever waterfront residence - where the water is always the centrepiece of daily life. Contact your coastal and lifestyle specialists Sandy McKenzie and Yana Bell New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for more details.

This immaculate property, designed by Patterson Co-Partners Architects for the current owners, truly is a slice of Tuscan charm located in prime position on the estuary at the ever-popular Whananaki North. The generous flat site is beautifully laid out with the house taking pride of centre; the matching double garage complete with bathroom, water treatment plant, storage and loft/pool room off to the side; and boat shed at the rear. The entire property has been lovingly developed, landscaped and maintained by the vendors to the highest standard over 25 years. The horseshoe shingle driveway features attractive matching heavy timber and iron rolling gates and fence which create a stunning entrance. The earthy Tuscan tones of the house and garage blend in tastefully with the surrounding greenery. The manicured gardens feature a large thoughtfully arranged rock collection sourced from a local farm. The front door is flanked by tall Italian Cypress trees and Dracaenas which form a striking canopy. The welcoming lobby with coloured concrete floor leads to a carpeted staircase to the substantial first floor master bedroom, complete with en-suite, walk-through wardrobe and an office with its own deck looking out to the striking tall archways of the north atrium. A balcony provides spectacular views over the inlet to the Whananaki South peninsula. Back downstairs are two double bedrooms one of which opens onto a patio. The homely open plan living space consists of an informal lounge, fireplace, and dining area. The spacious Karen Fergusson designed kitchen features blackwood timber joinery, granite benchtops, and a butler’s pantry. The living area opens up onto a large patio and deck, ideal for relaxing in the afternoon sun and perfect for entertaining in front of the outdoor log fire, overlooking the extensive back lawn and fully irrigated gardens. The property is perfectly positioned to allow quick and easy access to the boat ramp just 300 metre up the road, and 500 metre the other way to the delightful Whananaki North village including the local store and kitchen, the hall, school, library, and campground. Boundary lines are indicative only.