Ruakaka · Whangarei
87 Bream Bay Drive, Ruakaka
Listed by Andy Dalton at Barfoot & Thompson - Bream Bay
Listed 6 Jan 2026 · 181 days on market · 39% below the current Whangarei General Residential Zone average days on market
Land Price
Negotiation
Land area
562 m²
Zone
General Residential Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 1 Deposited Plan 185701
Title Area
562 m²
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
None
4 registered instruments on title
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Ruakākā
≈ 1.1 km straight-line
Nearest supermarket
FreshChoice
≈ 3.9 km straight-line
Nearest school
Ruakaka School
≈ 2.1 km straight-line
School zone
Bream Bay College · Ruakaka School
In-zone for enrolment — confirm the current scheme with the school
Distances are straight-line from the parcel, not drive time. Nearest town and school come from a curated dataset; supermarkets from OpenStreetMap. Switch the aerial above to Map to see the surrounding roads and town names.
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Can you build here?
Zoned General Residential Zone — up to 40% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
General Residential Zone
Max site coverage
40%
Max building footprint
225 m² of 563 m²
Of the total parcel area.
Height limit
8m
Yard setbacks
3m front · 1.5m side · 1.5m rear
Second dwelling
Permitted
Which DEVPRO plans fit here?
Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.
The ground
Natural hazards
Erosion Prone Land
Tsunami Inundation Zone
Reticulated services · 3/3 available
Water
Connected
Wastewater
Connected
Stormwater
At boundary
0.6m from boundary
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Whangārei District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.
Feasibility report
What can you build here — and what will it cost?
Zone
General Residential Zone
Land area
562 m²
Buildability
81/100 Strong
All-in cost to a finished home
All-in cost is locked — unlock the report to reveal it.
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.
From the listing agent
In the words of Andy Dalton, Barfoot & Thompson - Bream Bay
In the highly sought-after Paradise Shores, beachfront sections have become a rare commodity. This is your chance to secure one of the few remaining footprints directly on the dunes of one of New Zealand’s premier coastal destinations.
Imagine waking up to the sound of the Pacific Ocean and stepping out of your front door for a short stroll onto the pristine white sands of Ruakaka. This 562sqm section offers a flat, ready-to-build site designed for those who refuse to compromise on lifestyle.
- Uninterrupted Views: Soak in the breathtaking, panoramic vistas of the Hen & Chicken Islands and the majestic Whangarei Heads.
- Build with Confidence: Take advantage of building-friendly covenants designed to protect your investment while allowing you the freedom to design and build your ultimate dream home or luxury beach retreat. No shared driveway.
Location & Lifestyle
Ruakaka is the gold standard for family-friendly holidaying. Whether it’s a permanent move or a weekend escape, everything you need is within reach:
- Surf & Sand: You are literally steps away from world-class surfing, swimming, and beach walks.
- Local Flavour: Enjoy an easy walk to the iconic Bach Café for your morning coffee or a relaxed lunch.
- Convenience: Ruakaka Village, with its shops and essential amenities, is just a short 10-minute drive away.
- Accessible: Located less than two hours from Auckland, making it the perfect "Friday afternoon" getaway.
Beachfront land is finite, and in Paradise Shores, the window of opportunity is closing fast. Secure your piece of the coast before it’s gone.
The property is being marketed by Deadline Sale Date 11 February 2026, unless sold prior.
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Barfoot & Thompson - Bream 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
36 m
BREAM BAY DRIVE, SURFSIDE LANE — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest wetland
967 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest stream
533 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
123 m
Coastal-environment overlay rules may apply — check the district plan
Nearest lake
814 m
Site aspect
Falls ≈ north-west
A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation
Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 1.4 km · nearest rail 15.6 km.
Adjacent DOC / protected estate
Within 14 m of protected land — Recreation Reserve - Ruakaka Beachfront | Ruakākā Scenic Reserve
Adjacency to DOC or other protected areas can trigger RMA assessment matters, including effects on ecological values and public access.
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.
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