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Welcome to Wai Kōwhai
A rare opportunity in the Bay of Islands. Spanning 783 hectares on the Purerua Peninsula, Wai Kōwhai pairs a premium rural coastal lifestyle with bold ecological ambition.
A LIFESTYLE AS RARE AS THE LAND ITSELF
A Natural Sanctuary
Purerua
Peninsula
On this eastern edge of the Purerua Peninsula, something exceptional is taking shape. With lot sizes ranging up to an impressive 26 hectares, Wai Kōwhai offers a range of possibilities—from rolling pastoral land to sites overlooking Purerua’s inlets, to a handful of front-row sites directly facing the ocean. The station itself holds a commanding position, with the Cavalli Islands to the north, Nine Pin Rock distinct to the south and the Bay of Islands as your playground. Native vegetation weaves through the station, creating natural boundaries between neighbours while a private walking track gives owners direct access to the beach. Whether you’re looking to build your retreat or coastal getaway, run horses, spend more time out on the water or simply have room to breathe, Wai Kōwhai gives you freedom to create your own place on the peninsula.
EXPLORE THE STATION
LIFE ON THE PENINSULA
LOOKING AFTER THE LAND
A vision takes shape
The Station
First farmed in 1947 as Purerua Station, Wai Kōwhai now steps forward with a bold vision for the future.
Working with leading ecologists and landscape architects, Wai Kōwhai is undertaking a large-scale restoration programme within the station to create areas of thriving habitat for native species.
The ambitious project brings new life to the station through extensive native planting and the establishment of green corridors to enhance biodiversity and boost the peninsula’s cherished kiwi population, alongside wetland and coastal birds and other native species. Dedicated ecological areas are complemented by the station’s productive pastoral areas, which have been retained so owners can enjoy their favourite rural activities. There is also the opportunity to maintain the station’s farming tradition and graze your land through the station manager.
This considered approach to development sets Wai Kōwhai apart. The masterplan creates 76 lots that work with the natural landscape, where each property owner enjoys exceptional living as part of a larger vision of environmental stewardship.
A NATURAL SANCTUARY
The waters off the Purerua Peninsula rank among New Zealand’s most exceptional for boating, fishing and diving, with nearby marinas and boat ramps connecting you to this remarkable maritime playground. Prime fishing grounds promise outstanding catches for big game anglers, while the pristine waters of the Bay of Islands are yours to explore.
KERIKERI COMMUNITY
When you need it, Kerikeri is just twenty-five minutes away. This is where Bay of Islands culture really comes alive—weekend markets filled with local producers, vineyards offering long lunches, café terraces spilling onto the streets. Steeped in history as the site of New Zealand’s oldest stone building, the iconic Stone Store, Kerikeri also offers the necessities with excellent schools, medical care, shopping, and a regional airport with daily flights to Auckland.
THE COASTLINE
Wai Kōwhai’s northern boundary runs five kilometres along the Pacific, offering an incredible vista of dramatic cliffs, hidden bays, and rugged beaches. Select elevated sites capture these ocean views, while the coastline’s raw beauty creates an ever-changing backdrop to station life. All residents within the gated community have access to the beach via a private communal walking track, accessible from a shared parking area. The coastline offers beaches excellent for relaxing, swimming, fishing, and snorkelling, rewarding the adventurous with a truly secluded coastal experience.
A FARMING HERITAGE
Traditional paddocks, spring-fed dams and areas of native bush tell the story of Wai Kōwhai’s farming heritage and thoughtful stewardship. The station’s fertile farmland offers owners the chance to run their own stock, while two communal cattle yards and grazing services through the station manager provide options for those wanting to pursue a farming life.
Life at Wai Kōwhai
The Lifestyle
Wai Kōwhai offers space and freedom to create your definition of Bay of Islands living.
The Bay of Islands lifestyle surrounds you. Head out for world-class game fishing and diving, play a round at Kauri Cliffs, or explore the region’s vineyards. When you need it, Kerikeri’s shops, markets and vibrancy are just 25 minutes away. Whether drawn to the dramatic coastal clifftop sites or the rolling rural lots, Wai Kōwhai gives you flexibility to live life your way.
Diving
Diving
Golf
Golf
Boating & Fishing
Boating & Fishing
Vineyards
Vineyards
Markets
Markets
Sand & Salt Water
Sand & Salt Water
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A benchmark for coastal development
Sustainability
Three diverse environments shape Wai Kōwhai—pasturelands, wetlands and coastal cliffs.
A planned ecological restoration project on the property will regenerate 276 hectares across these environments to restore habitats for native species and strengthen the land’s natural resilience. With a goal of planting one million trees on the station, every property owner will become part of a remarkable conservation story.
Working alongside Kiwi Coast’s Pest Free Purerua Project, Wai Kōwhai joins a peninsula-wide initiative to protect Northland’s kiwi population. The project encompasses 7,600 hectares and carries out work such as predator trapping, increasing food sources and establishing wildlife corridors.
Regeneration
The replanting programme at Wai Kōwhai focuses on species that belong in this landscape—from coastal pōhutukawa to inland puriri and tōtara. The careful reintroduction of native trees and plants ensures a progressive transition so that vegetation can establish itself naturally, protecting bird habitats throughout the process.
Flora & Birdlife
On the station, natural wetlands provide a sanctuary for pūkeko, bittern, and fernbird populations. Areas of regenerating native bush attract tūī and fantail, while coastal cliffs support oystercatchers, pied shags, and herons. Together, these environments form a connected network for birdlife to flourish.