There are places where time stands completely still. Places where the modern rush fades into a distant memory, replaced by the stillness, birdsong, and deep green beauty of regenerating native forest.

Welcome to 723B Whangārei Heads Road. Sprawling across a monumental 104 hectares of pristine Northland landscape, this property is a living legacy. Held in the same family for many years, it now offers a rare opportunity for the new owner to become the next custodian of something truly timeless.

An Ecological Masterpiece
For generations, this spectacular canopy of native forest has stood undisturbed. It is a thriving ecosystem where the calls of the Tūī and Kererū echo through the valley by day, while unique wildlife roams the forest floor by night. A pristine freshwater stream winds deep through the heart of this vast property, creating an enchanting sanctuary. Several bush tracks meander through the forest, offering a private pathway to explore your own native kingdom. In places, the bush setting opens to glimpses of the harbour and sea, which adds another special feature to the property.
The majority of this majestic land is formally protected as a Significant Natural Area (SNA), ensuring its regenerating forest, and natural habitat are preserved for generations to come. This is the ultimate playground for the nature lover, conservationist, or soul seeking absolute privacy.

A Future Canvas: Immediate Build, Luxury Eco-Tourism & Title Potentials
A clear pocket of land purposefully left unclassified by the SNA. This serves as your immediate canvas - the perfect footprint to build an architectural eco-home or off-grid masterpiece without disturbing the surrounding forest.

For the visionary buyer, this vast acreage holds immense, untapped lifestyle. The breathtaking scale, winding stream, and proximity to Auckland make this an ideal landscape to establish a world-class luxury eco-tourism retreat. Imagine an exclusive network of private, low-impact luxury glamping canopy-tents or architectural eco-cabins hidden deep in the bush, catering to a global market hungry for authentic New Zealand wilderness experiences.

Power Infrastructure.
Main line near the boundary, and power running along the ridge; or you may want to explore options to create a completely self-sufficient, off-grid retreat.

Furthermore, historical surveys show the property comprises 7 underlying surveyed lots. Buyers may wish to explore the viability of a streamlined separation into 5 individual legal titles via LINZ to create a private family haven for generations to come.

Disclaimer: Future development, eco-tourism operations, building footprints, and title separations are subject to council resource consent and relevant statutory approvals. Power availability is based on vendor statements; buyers should conduct independent due diligence with Northpower and local authorities regarding connection costs and capacity before purchasing.

Coastal Convenience and World-Class Playgrounds
While your sanctuary offers total seclusion, you are perfectly positioned in the highly coveted Parua Bay community on the scenic Whangārei peninsula, a world-class playground for boaters, surfers, and water-sports enthusiasts:

• Tamaterau Beach & Reserve (600m away): A short stroll away for an evening swim, family picnics, kayaking, or paddle-boarding.
• Tamaterau Coastal Walkway (Under 1km away): A stunning cliffside track meandering under giant pōhutukawa trees, ideal for morning runs.
• Parua Bay Hub & Marine Facilities (5 mins away): Launch day boats from local ramps or utilise sheltered swing moorings (for vessels up to 10-12m, subject to availability). Enjoy golf at the Pines Golf Club or waterfront dining at Parua Bay Tavern.
• Deep-Water Yachting and Marinas (15 mins by road or water): For owners of larger vessels and luxury launches, you are minutes from the region's elite marine hubs. Keep your main boat (subject to availability) at the world-class Marsden Cove Marina, the ultra-deep Port Nikau Superyacht Marina, or the brand-new Ōkara Marina downstream of the opening bridge, allowing large yachts up to 35m to slip straight out to sea. Crucially, these deep-water berths are effortlessly accessible by water; it is a swift 15-20 minute boat trip across the channel in your tender or day-boat directly from Parua Bay, crossing a stretch of harbour highly popular for open-water windsurfing and hydrofoiling.

Location
All of this coastal bliss sits just an easy, spectacularly scenic drive from Whangārei City along the edge of the Whangārei Harbour. You are just 15 minutes from Whangārei Airport and under 180km from Auckland, representing the perfect harmony of absolute wilderness and absolute convenience.

Your Legacy Awaits
Properties of this scale and beauty are rarely found, and easily lost. It takes only one individual to recognise the value of this land and choose to protect it. Will you be the next custodian of this remarkable Parua Bay landscape?