Waipu · Whangarei
Cottage Hill Way, Waipu
Listed by James Alexander at Ray White - Bream Bay
Listed 17 Jul 2026 · 2 days on market · 98% below the current Whangarei Rural average days on market
Land Price
Tender
Land area
1.61 ha
Zone
Rural Production Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 2 Deposited Plan 524067
Title Area
1.61 ha
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
Yes — 1 active
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
None
3 registered instruments on title
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Waipū
≈ 5.7 km straight-line
Nearest supermarket
Durham Farms
≈ 6.3 km straight-line
Nearest school
Waipu School
≈ 6.0 km straight-line
School zone
Bream Bay College · Waipu 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 Rural Production Zone — up to 5% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
Rural Production Zone
Max site coverage
5%
Max building footprint
804 m² of 1.61 ha
Of the total parcel area.
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
Land Instability
Reticulated services · 0/3 available
Water
Not available
Wastewater
Not available
Stormwater
Not available
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
Rural Production Zone
Land area
1.61 ha
Buildability
58/100 Moderate
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 James Alexander, Ray White - Bream Bay
There is something grounding about standing on a ridgeline feeling the sun on your face whilst you gaze at the sea. This parcel of bare land offers you the feeling of freedom. Positioned on the highly desirable eastern side of SH1 you gain full all-day sun, the property is a front-row seat to nature's daily theater. You will experience the first golden light of dramatic coastal sunrises lifting over the water, and the soft, warm glow of sunsets settling over the hills behind.
What truly sets this land apart is the absolute freedom of choice. With no covenants in place, your imagination can run entirely wild. Whether you envision architecturally designing a contemporary masterpiece, or placing a character-filled hilltop cottage to sit proudly on the ridge, the choice is entirely yours.
The land itself strikes a beautiful balance between functional clearing and natural wonder. A neat pocket of mature native bush sits on the property, establishing a sanctuary for local birdlife. It is the ultimate natural playground where children or grandchildren can safely explore, build huts, and create lifelong memories in the shade of the canopy.
While you have your own private world here, the vibrant community hub of Waipu Village is just a short drive down the road. Fill your weekends with artisan markets, local boutique shopping, or heading out to the white sands of Waipu Cove and Langs Beach for cool coastal walks and sensational surf. For those looking to escape the city hustle, this coastal pocket sits approx. 90 minutes from Auckland.
Lifestyle Highlights
Pure Freedom: Zero building-type covenants, allowing for architectural builds, relocatables, or character cottages.
Prized Location: Situated safely on the eastern side of SH1-highly sought after for its proximity to the coast.
Sun & Scenery: Panoramic views of the Bream Bay coast with all-day sun exposure.
Natural Playground: An established pocket of native bush attracting local tui, kereru, and wildlife.
Village Proximity: Easy access to Waipu Village hub, local cafes, iconic Waipu Pizza Barn and Origin for delightful cheeses and other scrumptious goodies.
Coastal Access: Just a short drive to the surf at Waipu Cove and the pristine sands of Ruakaka and Langs Beach.
For sale by tender, closing 4:00pm Thursday 6 August (vendor reserves the right to sell prior)
See more here: www.rwbreambay.co.nz/WPU30501
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White - 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
65 m
COTTAGE HILL WAY, HARWOOD ROAD, MILLENNIUM WAY, STATE HIGHWAY 1 — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest wetland
481 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest stream
19 m
A riparian setback likely shrinks the build platform — check the district plan
Nearest coast
2.7 km
Amenity at this distance, not a constraint
Nearest lake
639 m
Site aspect
Falls ≈ north-west
A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation
Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 4.7 km · nearest rail 13.8 km.
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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