HAKATARAMEA HEIGHTS WAKE UP IN THE SOUL OF NEW ZEALAND
H A K A T A M A R E A VA L L E Y S U B D I V I S I O N , S O U T H I S L A N D
A LIMITED COLLECTION OF HIGH-COUNTRY LIFEST YLE PROPERTIES 21 L O T S A V A I L A B L E RANGING NZ$5M - NZ$6.5M
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In the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, where the Hakataramea River winds through open pasture beneath the Southern Alps, Hakataramea Heights offers a rare opportunity to own land in one of the region’s most tightly held high-country valleys. Hakataramea Heights and Tabletop Terrace comprise 21 private lifestyle lots alongside an 18.2-hectare communal property reserve. Generous holdings, north-facing positions, mountain views and carefully considered house platforms create a setting where future homes can respond naturally to the surrounding landscape. With power to boundaries, clean treated drinking water sourced from the Hakataramea River and high-speed internet connectivity, the foundations are in place for a contemporary lifestyle surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty. Whether envisioned as a family legacy, equestrian estate, boutique vineyard, holiday retreat or private country residence, the Haka offers the space and freedom to create something distinctly your own.
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Lake with salmon fishing and yacht club Swimming and fly-fishing for trout in the Hakataramea River
1 4.9ha
26.7ha
2 4.6ha
3 4.1ha 5 4.1ha
Private housing located on 4 hectare (10 acre) blocks
4 4.8ha 6 4.6ha 7 4.6ha
8+ miles (12km) of trails for walking, cycling and horse trekking Equestrian and horse training arena Nature reserve
Stage 1 - Lots 1 - 22 ready to sell mid 2026 Stage 2 - Planning underway, to be developed 2026
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Sustainably farmed, grass-fed beef, lamb and free-range eggs available to residents upon request
Exclusive private airfield with hangar and helicopter landing (1300 x 30 metres)
114.8ha
18-hole golf course and club house (to be designed)
Fossil Ridge Quarry 28 million year old whale, shark and penguin fossils from ancient sea floor
Mountain bike park 10 4.4ha
11 4.7ha
9 4.1ha 17 4.4ha
16 4.5ha
8 18.2ha
12 4.0ha 13 4.0ha
15 4.5ha 19 4.5ha
18 4.3ha
14 4.0ha 20 4.4ha
Private housing located on 4 hectare (10 acre) blocks.
21 4.1ha
22 4.3ha
Lodge with accommodation, dining and recreation facilities
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Tucked into the foothills of the Southern Alps, the Hakataramea Valley sits within easy reach of Oamaru, Dunedin, Wānaka and Aoraki / Mount Cook. Known locally simply as “the Haka,” the valley is a landscape of open pasture, mountain ranges, riverside flats and expansive skies. The Kirkliston Range, Awakino and Hunter Hills frame the valley, while the Hakataramea River winds toward the Waitaki River below. Properties in the area are traditionally tightly held by farming families and those with longstanding connections to the region, making the opportunity to establish a new holding here particularly distinctive. This is not conventional residential land. The scale and character of the properties encourage a different approach to living—one where a home, orchard, stable, studio or retreat can sit naturally within the landscape.
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The current offering comprises 21 private lifestyle lots, complemented by an 18.2-hectare communal property reserve. The lots have been positioned to make the most of sunlight, privacy and views across the valley and surrounding ranges. Thoughtfully considered house platforms and natural boundaries allow future residences to work with the terrain rather than compete with it. The land provides the flexibility to create gardens, paddocks, orchards, equestrian facilities, guest accommodation and generous outdoor spaces, subject to applicable planning and development requirements. Here, acreage is only the beginning. The opportunity lies in what you choose to create.
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The Haka offers something increasingly difficult to find: genuine quiet and space. At approximately 300 metres above sea level, the valley experiences more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, approximately 528mm of average annual rainfall and seasonal temperatures of approximately -10°C to 35°C. The Hakataramea River provides a defining presence, with opportunities for brown and rainbow trout fishing subject to applicable licences, seasons, conditions and permissions. Beyond the river, the surrounding landscape invites riding, cycling, hiking and exploration. Summer brings long, sun-filled days and outdoor living, while winter transforms the valley into a dramatic high-country retreat. At night, the absence of city lights reveals remarkable skies and an extraordinary sense of openness. The Haka is a place to slow down, reconnect and experience the seasons fully.
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Few landscapes are as naturally suited to an equestrian lifestyle as the Hakataramea Valley. Open high country, riverside flats and quiet rural roads provide a setting for family rides, trekking and training. The broader estate vision includes a proposed equestrian and horse-training arena, together with more than 12 kilometres of proposed walking, cycling and riding trails. For some, horses will become central to the property. For others, the appeal may simply be the freedom to ride through an expansive landscape where the horizon is measured in mountains rather than buildings.
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The scale of Hakataramea Heights lends itself to many interpretations of contemporary country living. A series of concept designs explores the possibilities, from expansive family compounds to intimate architectural retreats.
T H E E Q U E ST R I A N E STAT E An expansive family compound incorporating residential living, pool, tennis,
All architectural imager y and design studies are illustrative of the development vision only and do not represent approved plans. Final design, deliver y, timing and amenities rema
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equestrian facilities and a proposed helipad.
ain subject to approvals, feasibilit y and change.
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THE HIGH-COUNTRY RESIDENCE
A low, expansive home oriented toward pasture and mountain views, with ge
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enerous living spaces designed around the landscape.
ain subject to approvals, feasibilit y and change.
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T H E V I N E YA R D H O U S E
A contemporary composition of concrete and glass, imagined around outdoo
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or living, cultivated gardens and the possibilit y of a boutique vineyard.
ain subject to approvals, feasibilit y and change.
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INSIDE/OUTSIDE LIVING A warm contemporary residence designed to connect interior living directly
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with the surrounding land, water and mountain ranges.
ain subject to approvals, feasibilit y and change.
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S E L F - S U STA I N E D H I G H - CO U N T R Y L I V I N G
A c o n c e p t e x p l o r i n g i n d e p e n d e n t e n e r g y , w a t e r, f o o d g r o w i n g a n d m o d e r n h
All architectural imager y and design studies are illustrative of the development vision only and do not represent approved plans. Final design, deliver y, timing and amenities rema
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high-country comfort through a contemporary of f-grid residence.
ain subject to approvals, feasibilit y and change.
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Beyond the private lots, the broader estate vision explores a collection of recreational, equestrian and hospitality amenities designed to complement the landscape. Concepts include a proposed 1,300m × 30m private airfield, hangar and helicopter landing area; an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse; an equestrian and horse-training arena; more than 12 kilometres of proposed walking, cycling and riding trails; a mountain-bike park; and lake recreation incorporating salmon fishing and a yacht-club concept. The vision also includes a proposed lodge with accommodation, dining and recreation facilities, alongside a nature reserve and fossil-ridge experience celebrating the extraordinary geological history of the Waitaki region. These amenities form part of the broader estate vision and are subject to planning, approvals, feasibility, funding, timing and change.
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Despite its sense of seclusion, the Haka is remarkably well positioned within the South Island. The proposed private airfield and helicopter landing area creates an ambitious access concept, with indicative airborne travel times of approximately 20 minutes to Oamaru and Omarama, 25 minutes to Twizel and Timaru, 30 minutes to Lake Tekapo, 35 minutes to Wānaka, 40 minutes to Aoraki / Mount Cook and Dunedin, 45 minutes to Queenstown Airport and approximately 65 minutes to Christchurch Airport. By road, Kurow is approximately 15 minutes away, Oamaru approximately one hour, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo approximately 1.5 hours, Wānaka approximately two hours, and Queenstown and Dunedin approximately 2.5 hours. These connections place the Haka within reach of some of New Zealand’s most celebrated alpine, coastal and cultural destinations while preserving the privacy of the valley. Travel times are indicative only and subject to route, weather, road conditions, traffic, aircraft and other circumstances.
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Approximately 15 minutes from Hakataramea Heights, Kurow provides an accessible community hub with healthcare, schooling and bus services, fitness facilities, a supermarket, cafés, pubs, vineyards and local shopping. The wider Waitaki community offers opportunities to connect through rugby, netball, squash, bowls and golf, alongside a growing creative scene spanning design, accommodation, media, food and the arts. Oamaru, Timaru and Dunedin provide broader regional services, education, healthcare, culture and shopping, while Wānaka, Aoraki / Mount Cook and the Mackenzie Basin open the door to some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine experiences. The result is a rare balance of rural seclusion and practical connection.
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The wider Waitaki region offers an extraordinary variety of outdoor experiences. Horse riding, fly fishing, mountain biking, jet boating, hiking, hunting and skiing are all part of the broader South Island lifestyle. The Hakataramea River provides opportunities for brown and rainbow trout fishing, while the surrounding lakes and rivers offer boating, swimming and other water-based recreation. The Alps 2 Ocean Great Ride connects the Aoraki / Mount Cook region with the Pacific coast at Oamaru, passing through more than 300 kilometres of alpine, lake, river and rural landscapes. For those drawn to geology and natural history, the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark reveals more than 100 million years of geological history, including fossil-rich limestone deposits dating back approximately 25– 30 million years. Adventure here does not have to mean leaving home. It can simply mean stepping outside.
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The landscape changes dramatically throughout the year. Summer brings long days, warm afternoons, river swims, fishing, riding and outdoor entertaining. Autumn introduces crisp mornings and changing light across the ranges, while winter brings snow-covered mountains and the atmosphere of a true high-country retreat. Spring returns with new growth, longer days and the anticipation of another South Island summer. At night, the absence of city lights reveals clear skies and a remarkable sense of scale. The Haka offers the opportunity to live according to the seasons rather than around them.
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Twenty-one private high-country lifestyle lots, an 18.2-hectare communal property reserve and a broader vision for an extraordinary way of life in New Zealand’s South Island. Set among mountains, pasture and river, Hakataramea Heights offers space, privacy, adventure and the freedom to create something deeply personal. With regional communities nearby and the Southern Alps, lakes, coast and some of New Zealand’s most celebrated destinations within reach, the Haka offers a rare combination of seclusion and connection. Most importantly, it offers something that architecture and amenities alone cannot provide: a genuine sense of place. Hakataramea Heights. Wake up in the soul of New Zealand.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hakataramea Heights is presented as a lifestyle development opportunity within the Hakataramea Valley. Property boundaries, lot areas, house platforms, views, services, in References to proposed amenities, including the private airfield, helicopter landing area, golf course, clubhouse, equestrian facilities, trail network, mountain-bike park, lake that these facilities currently exist or will necessarily be delivered.
All architectural imagery, amenity concepts and design studies are illustrative only. Final design, planning, consents, engineering, construction, delivery, timing, specifications Indicative travel times are approximate and may vary according to route, weather, traffic, aircraft, road conditions and other circumstances. Fishing, hunting, recreational acc
Prospective purchasers should undertake their own independent due diligence and obtain professional advice regarding planning, development, services, access, environme
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nfrastructure, access and buildable areas should be independently verified for the relevant lot. recreation, salmon fishing, yacht-club concept, lodge, nature reserve and fossil-ridge experience represent the broader development vision only and are not representations
s and amenities remain subject to applicable approvals, feasibility, market conditions and change. cess and other outdoor activities are subject to applicable laws, regulations, licences, seasons, safety requirements and landowner permissions.
ental matters and proposed future amenities.
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Geoff Gifkins Regional Manager Tel: 516-429-6927 Em: GeoffG@nestseekers.com