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The property

For the first time in more than 30 years this unique part of Waiheke Island is on the market; allowing for new energy, capital and ideas to be added to the conservation and regeneration process.

Thousands of native plants and shrubs have been planted in addition to the natural regeneration; beginning in 1993 when the block was retired from animal grazing.

Outstanding primary and secondary regrowth has enabled the block to maintain its core natural character and landscape values.

The four block subdivision has been carefully designed to compliment and assist widespread regeneration and transition into climax habitat. In addition, no chemicals have been used on the block in the past 30 years, so organic status may be achievable.

Unlike many recent subdivisions there are no public walkways or entrance rights to compromise privacy.

Each of the four lots includes a large piece of the covenented area within it's boundaries. Current (and future potential paths) provide a very peaceful walkway through some of the last remnants of forest on the island, with the bonus of reaching one of the highest points on Waiheke, at the top of the maunga.

The subdivision has created the opportunity for a select few to own their own personal significant nature reserve.

The location

Situated close to the geographical centre of the island, within the scenically attractive and historic Awaawaroa Valley, the four blocks on offer encompass a large part of the valley corridor, climbing to include the upper parts of Maunganui, Waiheke's highest point.

The covenanted area has been designated as an SEF (significant environmental feature) as per the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan.

The careful subdivision design has enabled each of the four Lots to contain significant parts of the 'covenented' area. The seclusion and privacy of these areas is guaranteed by the nature of covenenting. The new pest control programs - island wide and site specific - will continue to preserve and promote one of the few remnant puriri and tairiri forests left on the island. Excellent well formed walkways allow for unlimited private enjoyment. More tracks and walkways can be created to suit each Lot's access preferences. All within a beautiful valley boasting a meandering river, protected raupo wetlands, and deep water bay.

An opportunity now arises to join the valleys eclectic neighbouring community which includes organic vineyards, an Eco Village, an award-winning Italian restaurant, vineyard and olive groves and other like-minded land owners.

Here is a unique chance to become part of this Valley and lifestyle - to live in and to appreciate the distant calm and quiet of a special island, whilst being only ten minutes away from Onetangi beach and Four Square supermarket and 25 minutes from the Ferry terminal.

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Māori history

A portion of the Maunganui Pā is sited on the land. This is listed as category A with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. One of only three inland defensive Pā, it was largely considered a place of refuge and retreat for the people of the Awaawaroa and Te Matuku areas. A portion of the Maori pa is situated at the top of the maunga alongside several kumura pits.

Manganese Mining

It was known as early as the mid 1840's that Waiheke is an abundant source of Manganese. In 1873 rich manganese deposits were discovered in the valley, and Manganese mining continued until 1892, when cheaper and more accesible alternatives to manganese entered the marketplace. All mine adits are in the far south east covenented area of Lot 4. Locals, for many years, stored their milk churns here as they provided a natural form of refrigeration.

Farmland

The 77 acre property was sold as a single lot by the Crown into private ownership in 1892, and large areas were subsequently converted and used as farmland until the early 1990s.

Native habitat has been extensively restored over the last 30 years under the current owners.