Titles have recently been issued and more than half of the sections are already sold, but there’s still plenty of options for buyers looking to build their dream home or holiday house
The flat sections all include electricity and water connections as well as fibre internet What’s more, developer Bryan Storey has partnered with Goodison Architecture, offering a free architectural design worth $5,000 to buyers
For those seeking an escape from the grind of city life, Waipu Waterfront Estate is the perfect location: just minutes away from three stunning beaches– Uretiti Beach, Langs Beach and of course Waipu Cove
While the area is popular for a summer holiday, locals get to enjoy the stunning scenery all year round in the ‘winterless north’
Head along to Waipu Cove Beach on a weekday and you can find people taking a leisurely swim or pushing their paddleboard through the surf The cove is a favourite for families, with the river a favourite area for small children to splash around Other recreational options include walking tracks through lush Kauri forests or Waipu Caves alight with glow worms The area boasts a growing network of cycling tracks
Waipu is just 30 minutes from Whangarei, the region’s commercial hub, offering big-box retail stores and essential services like accountants and solicitors
Storey recalls that on his first visit back to Waipu after a long time away, he was struck by the area ’ s charm, the friendliness of its locals, and the range of amenities
Located minutes from pristine white sand beaches on Northland’s coast, Waipu Waterfront Estate may just be the best value development north of Auckland
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“There’s a wonderful community spirit, and every weekend there’s something happening Many locals put great effort into making Waipu a vibrant and lively place,” says Storey “Plus you can get a hot chocolate or a latte just as easily as you can on Ponsonby Rd”
The development is within walking or cycling distance of Waipu’s charming town centre, home to cafes, restaurants, boutiques, a museum, and essential amenities like a pharmacy and medical centre
The opportunity to develop Waipu Waterfront Estate arose from its unique position as the last available waterside block in the area Surrounded by established, wellappointed housing developments, it serves as a natural extension of the community “We’re not reinventing the wheel,” says Storey “This site seamlessly continues the area ’ s completed developments”
Boasting uninterrupted views of the river, which teems with birdlife, the site features carefully selected native plants and trees, including large pōhutukawa Even in winter, vibrant flowers line the paths and walkways
Storey says that demand for the flat sections has come from locals looking to upgrade to their dream home, young families that are relocating from Auckland, and those
Once considered a haven for retirees, beach towns like Waipu are now attracting working professionals with young families, drawn by the quieter lifestyle and the growing prevalence of remote and hybrid work
Some buyers are also planning to commute to Auckland for work, says Storey The recently opened PuhoiWarkworth expressway means it’s now a far easier drive, with Waipu around 1h 20 minutes from Albany on Auckland’s North Shore
The Government’s announcement of a new Northland expressway is expected to further benefit Waipu once it is completed
“I was delighted when I read about the new expressway, as we really see it as a validation of the investment we ’ ve put into the area, ” says Storey
“Right now we ’ re looking forward to seeing this fantastic community grow, and seeing people able to enjoy all the lifestyle options in the area ”
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