Russell · Far North
Share 2 Moturoa Island, Russell
Listed by Ash Boyd at NZSIR - Northland
Listed 1 Dec 2025 · 335 days on market · 134% above the current Far North Residential average days on market
Land Price
$1,800,000
$1/m²
Land area
146.99 ha
Zone
Motoroa Island
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Moturoa Island
Title Area
146.99 ha
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
None
Covenants
None
43 registered instruments on title
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedMotoroa IslandDistrict Plan: up to 35% site coverage, ≈514,465 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≈75 m fall across the siteFrom 1 m LiDAR — expect retaining or a split-level design.
- YesNo hazards flaggedNone found in council hazard layers — still read the LIM.
- YesNo covenant or consent noticeNone registered on the title we checked.
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Russell
≈ 6.4 km straight-line
Nearest school
Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
≈ 6.6 km straight-line
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 Motoroa Island — up to 35% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
Motoroa Island
Max site coverage
35%
Max building footprint
51.45 ha of 156.24 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
None identified
Reticulated services · 0/3 available
Water
Not available
Wastewater
Not available
Stormwater
Not available
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Far North 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 $2,099,999
Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.
Feasibility report
What can you build here — and what will it cost?
Zone
Motoroa Island
Land area
146.99 ha
Buildability
78/100 Strong
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 Ash Boyd, NZSIR - Northland
A rare, fully managed private-island lifestyle awaits on this newly released north-facing clifftop site with an endless sea vista — expansive entertaining deck with spa, firepit, pizza oven, BBQ, and outdoor lounge and dining area for immediate alfresco pleasure — ready with a prepared building platform and connected power for your island masterpiece or secluded retreat.
Wake to birdsong and ocean waves, rolling pastures, roaming kiwis at night, pristine beaches, and hidden coves, with easy access by helicopter, water taxi, or a 15-minute boat ride from iconic Russell, Paihia, or the Kerikeri Marina.
A beach studio and two Bali-style huts add accommodation and charm, all connected by walking tracks and 44 access to a secluded beach with full riparian rights.
An exceptional ownership opportunity in a proven company structure — one title with 24 shares —in a 147-hectare (more or less) exclusive private island supported by comprehensive turnkey infrastructure, including implement sheds, island barge, wharf and boat ramp, visitors’ cottage, freshwater bores, a hands-free sheep-farming operation, and the only mains electricity supply in the Bay — all designed for effortless island living.
Cast a line for breakfast or dinner in the Bay’s legendary fishing and diving spots or enjoy wine from the adjacent boutique vineyard — all at your doorstep within this beautifully curated island sanctuary.
Arrange a private viewing or request further information.
*One Bathroom includes Eco-Toilet only
Contact Ash Boyd from New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty for more information.
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via NZSIR - Northland. 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
0 m
No mapped frontage — check for a registered access easement (see the title above)
Nearest wetland
4.2 km
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest stream
378 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
182 m
Coastal-environment overlay rules may apply — check the district plan
Nearest lake
656 m
Site aspect
Falls ≈ south-east
Orientation we design around — see the contours on the aerial
Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 1.4 km.
Adjacent DOC / protected estate
Within 0 m of protected land — Moturoa and Black Rocks Wildlife Refuge
Adjacency to DOC or other protected areas can trigger RMA assessment matters, including effects on ecological values and public access.
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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