Port Nikau is in central Whangarei, with primary, intermediate, secondary schools and tertiary institutions all within 5km. It is just 9km to Whangarei Airport and 5km to Whangarei Hospital. The nearest supermarket and shopping centre is less than 3km away.
Port Nikau is currently collaborating with urban designers to define the unique precincts within the development. Engineering design of infrastructure, roading and construction of the waterfront development around Port Nikau’s village centre will continue through 2017. It is anticipated that residential construction will get underway in late 2017. The project will include quality residential precincts; village centre; entertainment and recreational areas; and business and commercial precincts, all guided by the Urban Design Protocol to create quality urban design. Port Nikau is supporting the region’s economic development by meeting community demand for high quality social urban living; inner city green spaces; retirement residences; community facilities for walking and cycling; and retail and commercial activity, including a marine precinct.
Yes. Port Nikau will feature inner city green spaces, including walking and cycleways. Landscaping will continue in 2016 with walking and cycling access to allow the public to enjoy the Port Nikau space available in early 2017.
Port Nikau is home to a range of existing commercial properties. Over the last decade, Port Nikau has worked hard to support and manage these existing commercial interests, with a particular focus on strengthening marine facilities. Existing land packages are currently available in Logyard Road, Stage One of Port Nikau Business Park. Find out more here.
Seeking inspiration from around the world, Port Nikau has designed a Masterplan for the development that will include quality residential precincts, village centre, entertainment and recreational areas and business and commercial precincts, all guided by the Urban Design Protocol to create quality urban design. Port Nikau will support the region’s economic development by meeting community demand for high quality social urban living; inner city green spaces; community facilities for walking and cycling; retirement residences; and retail and commercial activity, including a marine precinct.
Port Nikau is home to a deep water marina, with 13m-18m berths available, as well as 670 metres of commercial wharf space available for short and long term berthage. This is suitable for fishing boats, large commercial boats, tugs, work boats and charter vessels, and accommodates boats up to 8m draft. A marine fuel stop and boat ramp are available and there land for lease. See our Marine Facilities.
Formerly home to Whangarei’s city port, Port Nikau represents 100 hectares of freehold development, in the heart of Whangarei, in Northland, New Zealand. With over four kilometres of coastline, access to deep water and close proximity to arterial routes, amenities and facilities, Port Nikau is uniquely positioned out into Whangarei Harbour to create genuine waterfront living and harbourside opportunities. Click here for a map of the area
Yes. Port Nikau is less than 5km off State Highway One, and less than 4km to Whangarei’s central business district. It is just 9km by road from Whangarei Airport, and can also easily be access by boat from Onerahi and Limestone Island, with deep water marine facilities available.
The Northland Regional Council has recently updated the district’s flood maps, which show that developed areas of Port Nikau are NOT at risk from flooding from either 10-year or 100-year flood events. This contrasts with large areas of the CBD which are identified on the flood maps as being at risk of a 100-year flood event.
The flood maps include an allowance for the effects of climate change, including higher intensity rainfall and sea level rise. The flood maps are available for viewing at: http://www.nrc.govt.nz/floodmaps
Yes, much of the Whangarei CBD and lower Port Road area is built on land reclaimed by the Harbour Board in the 1960’s. The land has had over 50 years to settle and consolidate.
The area now subdivided as Port Nikau Business Park was used in the early 2000s as log storage for exporters. This effectively ‘pre-loaded’ most sites. CPT data is available on request.
Port Nikau Business Park is classed as Business 4 Environment under the Whangarei District Plan and suits a wide range of business activity, from manufacturing and engineering to wholesale supplies, panel and paint, tradesman’s store and workshop, freight and logistics and warehousing. Find out more about current commercial land opportunities.