Tender: Closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 4:00PM (unless sold prior)

A rare private island holding with exceptional access and enduring significance

There are few places in New Zealand where privacy, scale and natural beauty converge with such quiet authority.

Slipper Island, known as Whakahau, is one of the rare offshore island holdings in Aotearoa New Zealand capable of private ownership — an extraordinary estate set just 3 kilometres off the Coromandel coastline, yet offering a world apart.

Long held in the memory of those fortunate enough to experience it, Slipper Island is not merely a destination, but a place of deep connection. For generations, it has drawn people back time and again — not for novelty, but for the rare sense of peace, freedom and perspective it offers.

Now presented to the market for the first time in more than a decade, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure a private island holding of genuine scale and substance. With established accommodation, meaningful infrastructure and remarkable ease of access, it offers immediate enjoyment today and compelling long-term potential for the future.

Whether envisioned as an extraordinary private retreat, a multigenerational family estate, or a carefully considered eco-luxury or working island enterprise, Slipper Island presents a rare balance of privilege and possibility.

This is not simply a property to be owned, but a legacy to be protected, enjoyed and carried forward by its next custodian.

Property Overview:

• Principal holding of approximately 217 hectares, forming 1 of 10 titles across 224 hectares in total
• Positioned just 3 kilometres off the Coromandel coastline
• Part of a tightly held island community, with 9 additional privately owned titles
• Accessible by boat, light aircraft or helicopter, approximately 15–20 minutes from Tairua
• Three sandy beaches, including the island’s distinctive pink sand beach
• Established internal tracks and access routes across the island
• Working beef and sheep dry stock farm, with stock included in the sale

Accommodation & Infrastructure

• Six bedroom lodge-style main residence
• Four self-contained chalets comprising two 2-bedroom and two 1-bedroom dwellings
• Two safari-style accommodation tents
• Two private boat moorings and private airstrip
• Solar power systems with battery storage and backup generation
• Water storage and distribution systems
• Vehicles, plant and operational equipment included

Marine & Environment

• Located within a high-protection marine area, covering approximately half the island
• Clear, warm waters shaped by nutrient-rich offshore currents
• Diverse marine life and an environment highly regarded for snorkelling and diving