Helena Bay · Whangarei
1242 Russell Road, Oakura Coast
Listed by Grant Alexander at Barfoot & Thompson - Whangarei
Listed 24 Mar 2026 · 229 days on market · 58% above the current Whangarei Rural average days on market
Land Price
$375,000
$16/m²
Land area
2.36 ha
Zone
Rural Production Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 1 Deposited Plan 320767
Title Area
2.36 ha
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
Yes
Consent Notices
None
Covenants
None
7 registered instruments on title
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedRural Production ZoneDistrict Plan: up to 5% site coverage, ≈1,180 m² footprint.
- YesAll three DEVPRO plans fitAgainst the coverage limit — setbacks, shape and driveway still matter.
- Check0 of 3 servicesNo council water or wastewater or stormwater found nearby — plan for a tank, and on-site wastewater.
- Check≈42 m fall across the siteFrom 1 m LiDAR — expect retaining or a split-level design.
- Check4 hazards flaggedRiver Flood Hazard - 50yr, River Flood Hazard - 100yr (climate change), Flood Hazard - 100yr (WDC), Land Instability — read the LIM before you offer.
- ReadTitle has an encumbranceRegistered: an encumbrance. Read them before you offer.
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Hikurangi
≈ 15.3 km straight-line
Nearest supermarket
Four Square
≈ 15.0 km straight-line
Nearest school
Whangaruru School
≈ 10.0 km straight-line
School zone
Te Kamo High 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
1,180 m² of 2.38 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
River Flood Hazard - 50yr
River Flood Hazard - 100yr (climate change)
Flood Hazard - 100yr (WDC)
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.
Your home, complete
Your home from $615,500
Or upgrade to DEVPRO: 2-bed from $422,500 — your home from $797,500.
Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus a standard timber-frame build (from $3,700/m² incl GST), or the DEVPRO upgrade. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. An initial design + cost estimate confirms it for this section.
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Get an initial design + cost estimate
Pick a home — standard timber frame, or upgrade to DEVPRO — and we'll place it on this section (position, orientation, driveway and services) and price it, so you know if it fits your budget before detailed design.
Start my initial design →$1,400 incl GST, fixed · No payment today · Refunded off your build cost if you build with us
From the listing agent
In the words of Grant Alexander, Barfoot & Thompson - Whangarei
Are you searching for a unique retreat that offers tranquility, adventure, and endless possibilities? Look no further!
Tucked away on a private 2.3ha's, this enchanting property is your gateway to the coast - and so much more.
Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of a small stream with a waterfall and a hidden swimming hole just waiting for you to dive in.
Three small cabins nestled among the trees offer a peaceful haven for creativity, relaxation, or your next big idea. With formed access and parking area to the cabins, you’ll have plenty of room for visitors - or your weekend getaway gear.
This is a true blank canvas, ready for you to make your mark. Whether you dream of a cosy weekend retreat, or a launchpad for coastal adventures, this property offers the freedom to shape your perfect rural escape on the coast.
Opportunities like this don’t come along often and my vendors are motivated. The fresh air, the soothing sounds of water, and the boundless potential of this property are calling your name.
**Don’t wait - step into your new adventure today!**
Contact us now to arrange a viewing and see all the magic for yourself.
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Barfoot & Thompson - Whangarei. 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
315 m
HAY ROAD, RUSSELL ROAD — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest stream
17 m
A riparian setback likely shrinks the build platform — check the district plan
Nearest coast
4.8 km
Amenity at this distance, not a constraint
Nearest lake
1.1 km
Site aspect
Falls ≈ south
Orientation we design around — see the contours on the aerial
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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