5263 Russell Esplanade, Russell, Far North, Northland

Own 51 hectares of unique ecological treasure - your own natural world. A river paradise, Te Ikaroa peninsula is aptly named for the Milky Way hangs above you at night as the call of kiwi and morepork surround you. During the day you have a spectacular vantage point with sweeping 320 degree river views looking towards the Opua marina and the Manawaora Inlet. The native bush on this peninsula has remained predominantly untouched for over 50 years; in places towering kauri and totara trees rise above the bush line and pohutukawa line the water's edge. The current owner, a naturalist, has carefully maintained the environment of this reclusive property covered in native bush and teeming with flora and fauna.

A one and a half kilometre driveway carries you from the main Russell-Whakapara road to one of the many high points of the peninsula upon which stands an older Lockwood house with gardens and breath-taking views. Currently occupied by caretakers this is one of the many building sites to be discovered on this property. The tip of the peninsula, provides an ecological dream for kayaking and river exploration, with the Opua Marina only minutes away by boat. A shell beach surrounds the point with the flat area providing an ideal picnic and bar-b-que area. Other small beaches and coves are scattered along the river frontage of the peninsula. Complete with highly sought after Riparian Rights and cloaked by the best nature has to offer, this peninsula is perfect for an exclusive river retreat. The potential for this property with a new owner is beyond belief. If you do ever decide to leave your natural paradise then the historic township of Russell is just 12 minutes away. World renowned as a tourist destination, historic Russell village has all amenities including, bars, restaurants, cafes, a school and medical facilities. This peninsula is close to the Bay of Islands famous game fishing and diving grounds. Many local beaches abound and the Opua marina is just across the water.