With only a handful of permanent residents, and heavenly ocean views as far as the eye can see, it’s the ideal place to enjoy your own company.
The rare opportunity to own your private slice of Slipper Island has arisen with a 4872sqm piece of land at 193 Pacific Ocean now up for sale.
Sitting atop a ridge between two bays, this section has phenomenal vistas of the bluest blue and is a short walking distance to the beach.
Agent Diana Cussen, of Barfoot & Thompson, Pukekohe, whose extended family has owned land on the island for five or so decades, describes it as the ultimate getaway paradise and says that this particular section is the jewel in the crown. Cussen and colleague Brendon Moore are marketing the property.
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The 4872sqm piece of land is the jewel in the crown, according to the agent, Diana Cussen. Photo / Supplied
Access to the section is from South Bay where you’ll have your own mooring, suitable for a 10-metre vessel.
Slipper Island is well known for its picturesque, safe and sandy beaches with crystal clear water, ideal for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
You’ll enjoy stunning walks, incredible sunsets, and breath-taking starry nights.
By boat you can marvel at the secluded coves and ancient volcanic crater. Fishing is bountiful with the blue water current bringing a variety of ocean life to your doorstep.
The “love shack” has a rainwater tank and is suitable as a base for camping. Photo / Supplied
The Alderman Islands, known for its incredible variety of marine life and marlin fishing, is a half-hour boat trip away. The island caters for everyone’s needs – the children can safely splash in the bay or kayak, or everyone can sit back and read a book.
Cell phone reception is great, which opens up a world of opportunity for working from your new dream home. Privacy is a guarantee, you’ll be one of only 10 sections subdivided from the island proper.
Much of the rest of the island forms Slipper Island Resort and farm, where guests enjoy Slipper life, staying in chalets, glamping tents or safari tents.
The section currently has a small shed with wooden floors and a rainwater tank, suitable as a base for camping, and charmingly known as the “love shack”.
Access to the section is from South Bay where you’ll have your own mooring, suitable for a 10-metre vessel. Photo / Supplied
New owners can use this as a port while they build their dream home or utilise the resort’s accommodation. In summer, the New World delivery boat, the Waka Kai, is available to deliver groceries to the island, handy if your fishing doesn’t go as planned.
Building materials and large loads can be transported by barge. The island is easily accessible by from Pauanui, Tairua and Whangamata.
193 Pacific Ocean on Slipper Island is on sale via tender which closes on November 22.
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