Some places on Waiheke feel like they were never meant to be found by the masses, places the locals quietly treasure. Empire Avenue is one of them.

Just steps from the shimmering, lagoon-like waters of Enclosure Bay, this 2,357 square metre section lets you wander down with a coffee in hand and choose between a morning swim, a snorkel, or simply floating in that impossibly calm water. If you'd prefer sand between your toes and a boat ramp for weekend adventures, Sandy Bay is just a flat, easy stroll along the road.

The street itself is a tiny cul-de-sac that ends not in traffic, but in the McKenzie Reserve, four hectares of native bush, birds, and walking tracks that make the whole area feel tucked away and loved.

Back on your section, you've got elevation and beautiful views across Enclosure Bay, proper scale for a sizeable home, a granted vehicle crossing, and top-tier geotech already done and dusted. It's the kind of site where you immediately start imagining decks, long lunches, and that slow-down pace this part of the island is famous for.

Landholdings like this don't come up often, and when they do, the locals tend to keep their hands on them.

This time, you can be the one who gets lucky.