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A Rare Coastal Estate of Extraordinary Character and Potential
Kaikōura, South Island, New Zealand.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the seaward Kaikōura Mountain Range and overlooking the spectacular east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, this exceptional property presents a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, scale and opportunity.

Located approximately 23 kilometres north of the renowned coastal town of Kaikōura, the property occupies an elevated position above the coastline, commanding expansive views across Mangamaunu Surf Beach, the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains.

This is a property of genuine distinction — offering an extraordinary natural environment together with a diverse range of potential uses and income opportunities.

A Substantial and Versatile Holding
The property comprises five separate land titles, creating a number of possibilities for future ownership, development and utilisation.

Three smaller titles are positioned at the southern end of the holding, adjacent to the highway, while two larger titles extend inland towards the mountains. The southern titles offer particularly compelling potential for the creation of private residences, holiday homes, retreats or cottages, subject to the necessary approvals.

Elevated building sites enjoy spectacular views across the coastline and surrounding landscape, with access capable of being upgraded to provide reliable all-weather connectivity.

A Landscape in Regeneration
Much of the property is covered in regenerating native vegetation, including areas of mānuka and kānuka. Beyond its considerable ecological and aesthetic appeal, this developing native landscape presents potential opportunities for premium honey production and other nature-based enterprises.

The property was historically farmed with livestock and was formerly predominantly pasture. Today, the landscape has transitioned towards regenerating native bush, creating an increasingly secluded and natural setting.

A network of existing farm tracks provides access across the property by horse and specialist four-wheel-drive vehicles. Some sections require maintenance to restore full navigability.

Carbon Opportunity
Approximately 215.2 hectares is registered in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS), generating saleable carbon units annually. Current annual production is 2,789 units, providing an established carbon-related income stream alongside the property’s other potential opportunities.

Recreation & Hunting
The property’s extensive natural environment supports significant populations of feral deer, pigs and goats, creating an established recreational hunting opportunity.

Combined with the scale, privacy and network of tracks, the holding offers an appealing proposition for those seeking a substantial private rural and recreational estate.

Development & Eco-Tourism Potential
The combination of spectacular coastal and mountain scenery, regenerating native vegetation, privacy and proximity to Kaikōura creates an intriguing platform for eco-tourism, nature-based accommodation and private retreat concepts, subject to planning and regulatory approvals.

The property could lend itself to a carefully considered vision that celebrates and protects its natural environment while creating opportunities for visitors to experience one of New Zealand’s most striking coastal landscapes.

A Property Unlike Any Other
It is difficult to find a property offering this particular combination of coastal elevation, mountain setting, scale, native regeneration, carbon potential, recreational opportunities and development possibilities in such a remarkable location.

For an international buyer seeking something genuinely distinctive in New Zealand, this is an opportunity to acquire a property with both an exceptional sense of place and multiple avenues for future potential.

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