A new way of living, right in the heart of Whangārei
Urban Waterfront Living At Its Best
The Master Plan for Port Nikau’s 100 hectare modern waterfront community has been thoughtfully designed to create a relaxed urban lifestyle offering convenience and connection, nestled within a stunning natural environment.
Port Nikau is set to flourish into a vibrant, thriving community over the coming years, becoming home to 1,200 homes and a bustling town centre, surrounded by expansive parks and play areas, four kilometres of coastline with walking and cycling paths and a modern recreational marina. In addition to residential housing, Port Nikau is home to high value commercial and industrial opportunities and marine facilities.
House and Land Packages Now Available
We’re proud be partnering with trusted local builders to help you create your dream home in Port Nikau. House and Land Packages are now available from Signature Homes, G.J. Gardner Homes and Sentinel Homes, among others, with constructions underway in early 2026. These companies all have a solid track record in delivering exceptional home builds, ensuring you will enjoy every step of the building journey. Choose from a variety of modern home designs, layouts and sizes, all built to maximise the stunning natural environment of Port Nikau.
First Sections Selling Now
Alongside House and Land Packages, you can also purchase a section directly from Port Nikau, and then plan and design your home with a builder of your choosing. We encourage you to visit Stage 1A and explore the sections yourself, so you can truly appreciate the stunning location, beautiful natural surrounds and proximity to Whangārei’s stunning deep water harbour.
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Port Nikau Commercial
Port Nikau’s dedicated commercial zone at Logyard Road offers unmatched property zoning and affordable, freehold sections for sale or lease. In addition, Port Nikau offers a range of other retail, commercial and industrial lease opportunities, from greenfield development sites to waterfront sections and with build-to-lease options.
Port Nikau Marine
Port Nikau’s marine precinct takes centre stage in our waterfront community, with modern recreational marinas and a premier superyacht marina in the heart of Whangārei Harbour. With a deep water port and strong linkages to Whangārei’s world-renowned marine sector, Port Nikau is ideally positioned as a hub for maritime activities.
Development Timeline
1927
Reclamation of the area, now known as Port Nikau, is commissioned by the Northland Harbour Board.
1930
Eastpoint wharves are built for Northland Harbour Board to export dairy and meat products.
1970s
Tide Gauge Building is built as the Watersiders’ Amenities Building to service loading and unloading of fertiliser ships, and later as a base for port logs.
2004-07
Northland Harbour Board land is acquired by private interests under Port Nikau Joint Venture.
2010
Plan Change 78 provided a pathway for redevelopment of the industrial ex-Harbour Board land to a mixed-use environment.
2015
Eastpoint marina is built and businesses begin operating from the commercial precinct in Logyard Road.
2021
The Port Nikau Development Area (PNDA) Masterplan is adopted into the Whangarei District Plan.
2025
Arataki Stage 1A residential development gets underway with titles expected by the end of 2025. Port Nikau Marina (Pier B and C) is in full operation.
2026
Our first residents will be welcomed to Port Nikau and public parks and walkways opened.
2028
First of Port Nikau town centre facilities due to open, including retail, hospitality and office buildings.
2031
Arataki Stage 1A residential area is completed, with more than 400+ sections sold and residents enjoying Port Nikau life.
2035
Residential sections at Park Point are scheduled for completion (along with terraced housing, which may be available from 2029)
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150+ cafes and restaurants to choose from
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100+ stunning beaches for swimming
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Home to local produce and craft markets
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Guide to the city's best nature walks
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World class diving on your doorstep
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Port Nikau Community Open Day
Join us for the Port Nikau Community Open Day and experience an exciting vision for the future of Whangārei.
New ways of living at Port Nikau
Port Nikau has been carefully designed to suit the changing needs of families, couples and retirees by offering a range of housing types across the new waterfront community, each designed for different lifestyles and needs.
Bonus $10,000 landscape offer
Port Nikau is offering an exciting opportunity to the next 10 buyers in Port Nikau Stage 1A to transform their section with professional landscaping worth $10,000.