Te Matuku Bay - Lifestyle Block For Sale
Block 1 at 588 Orapiu Road,
Te Matuku Bay
Waiheke Island
This outstanding eco-lifestyle block is located in the upper reaches of Te Matuku Bay (McLeod's Bay),
at the south-eastern end of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, North Island, New Zealand.
Waiheke is a 35-minute ferry journey from Auckland, New Zealand's largest city (population 1.3 million). Known for its beautiful golden-sand beaches, sheltered bays, vineyards and olive groves, Hauraki Gulf sailing and bustling cafe scene, Waiheke is home to approx. 7,500 permanent residents.
Despite its popularity as a holiday destination, a large portion of the island retains its peaceful rural character, achieved by strict subdivision controls. It is in this quiet part of the island, 40-minute drive on sealed roads from the ferry terminal at Matiatia, that Te Matuku Bay is located, a haven in a marine reserve. A wide range of bird life can be observed in the bay, with New Zealand Northern Dotterel breeding on the shores of the scenic reserve (a short walk from the lifestyle block) and tui, kereru (the native wood pigeon), herons, oyster catchers, fantails and stilts regularly sighted on the water, along the shoreline and in the bush.
This lifestyle block, of approximately 19 acres
(Seven and half hectares) is located on the northern slopes of Te Matuku Bay and accessed by Orapiu Road. It is secluded and enjoys all-day sun and beautiful wide views over the upper reaches of Te Matuku Bay and surrounds. Approx. 13 Acres of bush (native forest) covenant (registered on the title) covers most of the property, protecting the regenerating bush in perpetuity and creating a thriving natural ecosystem.
A generous building and growing area have been designated on the property and there is boat access at high tide.
The easy, elevated building area has been designed to take advantage of the sun and the sweeping rural and sea views. The growing areas are ideal for planting grape vines or natives or exotics adjacent to the house site. The bush covenanted areas have beautiful walks through regenerating native bush down to the water line.
*Main picture at top of this page is the view from lifestyle block 1
