A waterfront development site in the coastal community of Gulf Harbour in Auckland is available for purchase and will appeal to developers looking for a premium landholding for their next major project.
Located at 1 Laurie Southwick Parade, the site spans 15,358sq m and is held in three separate freehold titles.
The property is zoned Business – Local Centre Zone and Coastal – Marina Zone under the Auckland Unitary Plan.
This site presents a compelling development opportunity and is perfectly positioned for a medium- to high-density residential project in a high-value location.
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The landholding has considerable road exposure and is surrounded by completed developments, including luxury homes and low-rise apartments, many with individual marina berths.
Gulf Harbour, which sits at the tip of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, is a master-planned community with a proven track record of lifestyle appeal.
It features a top-performing private college, local cafes, restaurants, and a ferry service direct to Auckland’s CBD that takes one hour.
Sitting approximately 45km north of Auckland’s CBD, Gulf Harbour offers an appealing balance of relaxed coastal living, while still providing access to the city.
The area has seen significant development in recent years, offering an enhanced service offering to visitors and residents.
Colliers Directors James Appleby, Jimmy O’Brien, and Josh Coburn have been exclusively appointed to market the site for sale via deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Wednesday 10 September, unless sold prior.
Appleby, Director of Site Sales at Colliers, says this is a substantial offering of prime land in a highly desirable position overlooking the water.
“The site’s waterfront location places it on the doorstep of the Hauraki Gulf, which is renowned for boating and fishing,” Appleby says.
“The zoning of the site supports a mixture of commercial, residential, and marine-related uses, allowing the developer to pursue a range of options for the future of the landholding.”
At the heart of the local community is the Gulf Harbour Marina, one of New Zealand’s largest private marinas, providing direct access to the Gulf and featuring a range of amenities, including restaurants, cafes, and a Four Square supermarket.
Further commercial development nearby will support the long-term liveability of the area.
O’Brien, Director at Colliers Auckland North, says Gulf Harbour is one of Auckland’s premier lifestyle locations.
“Surrounding the marina is the Gulf Harbour Recreation Reserve, with sports fields, a playground, and walking tracks such as the Coast to Coast and Gulf Harbour Marina Path, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities,” O’Brien says.
“The Whangaparāoa Golf Club is approximately five minutes away from the subject location and many of Auckland’s top beaches can be reached via a short drive, including Shakespear Beach, Army Bay, and Stanmore Bay.”
Coburn, Director of Capital Markets and Site Sales at Colliers, says having the chance to acquire a waterfront site such as this one is incredibly scarce.
“Opportunities like this one are seldom seen on the open market and this property warrants serious consideration among developers who will be able to capitalise on the landholding’s scenic surroundings to create a development that will enhance the character and appeal of the area,” Coburn says.
- Supplied by Colliers
