What zoning applies to this Karikari Peninsula section?

This section is zoned Residential with a maximum site coverage of 35%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 732 m². Under the Residential site-coverage limit of 35%, the maximum building footprint is about 256 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

No natural hazards are currently flagged against this section in district GIS layers. Standard geotech checks are still recommended before purchase.

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Karikari Peninsula · Far North

42 Doubtless Bay Drive, Karikari Peninsula

Listed by Rachel Dugmore at Ray White Doubtless Bay

Listed 21 Apr 2026 · 55 days on market · 4% above the current Far North Residential average days on market

Land Price

$165,000

$225/m²

With 2-bed Devpro 65m²

$464,999

With 3-bed Devpro 95m²

$564,999

With 4-bed Devpro 122m²

$664,999

Land area

732 m²

Zone

Residential

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 12 Deposited Plan 371114

Title Area

732 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

Yes

2 registered instruments on title

Covenant2007-01-22

Easement Instrument2007-01-22

Aerial imagery

See the land from above.

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Can you build here?

Zoned Residential — up to 35% site coverage.

What you can build

District Plan zone

Residential

Max site coverage

35%

Max building footprint

256 m² of 734 m²

Of the total parcel area.

Which DEVPRO plans fit here?

DEVPRO 2-bed (65 m² footprint) fits — ≈191 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $299,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 3-bed (95 m² footprint) fits — ≈161 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $399,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 4-bed (122 m² footprint) fits — ≈134 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $499,999 turnkey →

Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.

The ground

Fall across site

≈ 6 m

From 1m LiDAR — see contours on the aerial above.

Natural hazards

None identified

Reticulated services · 2/3 available

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Connected

Stormwater

At boundary

3.3m from boundary

Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Far North District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.

Your home, complete

Land $165,000+DEVPRO 2-bed build from $299,999 (fits this section)=

Your home from $464,999

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Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.

Build on this section

Build with Devlin Property

A fixed DEVPRO™ price for this section — design, consent and a turnkey high-performance build.

Building with your own builder?

Spec DEVPRO™ into your own builder's plans for this site — we'll send the infopack as a leave-behind.

Price in context

Listed 19% above the Far North median.

This section$225/m²

Far North · Residential median$190/m²

Median asking price per m² across 294 active sections in Far North · Residential, as at 15 Jun 2026. Asking prices, not sales.

From the listing agent

In the words of Rachel Dugmore, Ray White Doubtless Bay

This is an outstanding 732 square metre (more or less) section situated within the sought-after Whatuwhiwhi Subdivision. Imagine designing your coastal retreat. The entire eastern boundary of this section backs directly onto a Council Reserve, creating a peaceful, permanent green buffer. The mixed contour offers flexibility, with an area ready to accommodate your vision. The real opportunity lies in the future. With a generous 8-metre maximum building height covenant, you have the scope to construct a two-storey home designed specifically to unlock and capture stunning Doubtless Bay vistas. A rare chance to secure a premium location with significant view potential. Start planning your elevated coastal life today!

The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White Doubtless Bay. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.

Site context

What shapes the build here.

Road frontage

91 m

BANYAN ROAD, DOUBTLESS BAY DRIVE, MATAI BAY ROAD — vehicle crossing still needs council approval

Nearest wetland

1.4 km

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest stream

184 m

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest coast

578 m

Amenity at this distance, not a constraint

Nearest lake

235 m

Site aspect

Falls ≈ west

Orientation we design around — see the contours on the aerial

Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 42 Doubtless Bay Drive, Karikari Peninsula?

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